traumatism

noun

trau·​ma·​tism ˈtrȯ-mə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce traumatism (audio)
also
ˈtrau̇- How to pronounce traumatism (audio)
: the development or occurrence of trauma
also : trauma

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of traumatism was in 1857

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“Traumatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traumatism. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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traumatism

noun
trau·​ma·​tism ˈtrȯ-mə-ˌtiz-əm How to pronounce traumatism (audio) ˈtrau̇- How to pronounce traumatism (audio)
: the development or occurrence of trauma
periodontal traumatism
also : trauma
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