traumatism
Americannoun
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any abnormal condition produced by a trauma.
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the trauma or wound itself.
noun
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any abnormal bodily condition caused by injury, wound, or shock
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(not in technical usage) another name for trauma
Etymology
Origin of traumatism
First recorded in 1855–60, traumatism is from the Late Greek word traumatismós a wounding. See traumatic, -ism
Example Sentences
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Paralysis of the right leg and traumatism of the spine had been his, up to that day.
From Lourdes by Benson, Robert Hugh
He says that in 543 cases of traumatism of the liver collected by Elder, 65 were caused by cutting or sharp-pointed instruments.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
Other causes given are: Edema and congestion closing the lumen of the appendix, thus preventing drainage; constipation; digestive disturbances; traumatism; eating too freely while in an exhausted condition.
From Appendicitis by Tilden, John Henry
It would be foolish to deny the necessity of surgery in traumatism, and in abnormal conditions which require mechanical means of adjustment or treatment.
From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry
It is generally caused by traumatism, violent muscular efforts, or straining, and is much more frequent in tropic countries than elsewhere.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
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