post-traumatic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of post-traumatic
Example Sentences
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"The next steps will involve validating these findings in animal models of early post-traumatic osteoarthritis and studying how ultrasound-based modulation affects long-term tissue repair in joint injury settings," Subramanian says.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
I still suffer from nightmares and post-traumatic stress disorder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
She is showing signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Kylie Jenner is sued by a former housekeeper who says she has post-traumatic stress disorder after ‘severe harassment’ from fellow staff while working for the beauty mogul.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
I discussed Dante's prior diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder following the attempted murder of his mother in my oral argument before the Mississippi Supreme Court.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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