traumatisms

/ˈtrɔməˌtɪzəmz/
noun
  1. Plural of traumatism; multiple conditions or instances of severe emotional or psychological shock.
    • The survivors of the disaster experienced various traumatisms that required long-term care.
    • Childhood traumatisms can affect a person's mental health for decades.
    • The clinic specializes in treating traumatisms from accidents and violence.
  2. Plural of traumatism; multiple serious physical injuries or wounds.
    • The athlete's career was cut short by repeated joint traumatisms.
    • Emergency rooms often treat traumatisms from car accidents on weekends.
    • The patient had multiple traumatisms from the explosion, including broken bones and burns.
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