trauma center
noun
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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One victim died at the scene and another was transported to a nearby trauma center, spokeswoman Amy Gee said in an interview Saturday.
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Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Kennedy, the nurse in San Diego, said the Level 1 trauma center, which is typically packed, has been emptier than usual.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech - 06, The Hill, 21 June 2025
According to the fire department, a female patient was taken to a local trauma center in serious condition.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
Two of the 10 victims were classified as trauma alerts and air-lifted to a nearby trauma center.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
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Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Kennedy, the nurse in San Diego, said the Level 1 trauma center, which is typically packed, has been emptier than usual.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech - 06, The Hill, 21 June 2025
According to the fire department, a female patient was taken to a local trauma center in serious condition.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
Two of the 10 victims were classified as trauma alerts and air-lifted to a nearby trauma center.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
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“Trauma center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma%20center. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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