post-traumatic

American  

[pohst-truh-mat-ik, -traw-] / ˌpoʊst trəˈmæt ɪk, -trɔ- /

Also posttraumatic

adjective

1. occurring after physical or psychological trauma.

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Etymology

Origin of post-traumatic

First recorded in 1900–05; post- + traumatic

Example Sentences

Two of his friends were killed and he suffers from significant post-traumatic stress disorder.

From BBC

Former US Open champion Gary Woodland has said he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder after undergoing brain surgery in 2023.

From BBC

The trauma has also affected the wider family, with Arlo's sister Olivia diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

From BBC

And I am among the nearly 5 million U.S. veterans who receive service-connected disability compensation, of whom roughly a quarter have a mental health condition such as post-traumatic stress disorder as their primary disability.

From Slate

When not abroad, Michael focused on the aftermath of war, including post-traumatic stress, suicide and other issues facing veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal