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abbreviation

posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Words nearby PTSD

ptomaine, ptomaine poisoning, ptosis, ptp., pts., PTSD, PTT, ptui, PTV, Pty, ptyalectasis

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How to use PTSD in a sentence

That officer fretting about his “stance,” we learn, is plagued by PTSD that cripples him both on the job and at home.
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Although Korra looks at PTSD and assault with supernatural grandiosity, fans were quick to pick up on it in some forums.
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She had only heard of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, in passing.
When the War Comes Home|Sara Stewart|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In his new book Acid Test, author Tom Shroder tells the story of Nick, a veteran haunted by PTSD.
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In FDA sanctioned studies using MDMA-assisted therapy to treat veterans with PTSD, the success rate has been astounding.
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British Dictionary definitions for PTSD

PTSD

abbreviation for

post-traumatic stress disorder

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