post-traumatic

Also posttraumatic

[pohst-truh-mat-ik, -traw-]

adjective

1. occurring after physical or psychological trauma.

Word History and Origins

Origin of post-traumatic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; post- + traumatic

Example Sentences

The inquest heard Ms Tetley had previously been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance misuse.

From BBC

It was the sort of scenario that might have given the Trojans’ post-traumatic stress.

From Los Angeles Times

The psychedelic substance is derived from the iboga plant, and proponents tout its ability to treat addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, or TBI.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of them suffered post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression, according to prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times

The court heard Whybrow had previously been convicted of using threatening words and behaviour and of possessing a weapon, and that he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after a fatal fire at a block of flats.

From BBC