traumatism

[ trou-muh-tiz-uhm, traw- ]

/ ˈtraʊ məˌtɪz əm, ˈtrɔ- /

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noun Pathology.

any abnormal condition produced by a trauma.

the trauma or wound itself.

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Origin of traumatism

First recorded in 1855–60, traumatism is from the Late Greek word traumatismós a wounding. See traumatic, -ism

Words nearby traumatism

trauma, trauma center, trauma dumping, trauma kit, traumatic, traumatism, traumatize, traumatology, trav., travail, Travancore

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How to use traumatism in a sentence

Affections of this articulation other than those which are produced by traumatism are rare.
Lameness of the Horse|John Victor Lacroix
Under this head are included all forms of cutaneous inflammation due to traumatism.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Latent cerebral trouble connected with the sinus may be roused into activity by the local traumatism, however skilfully effected.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
Efforts should be made to protect the face lesions from the traumatism of picking and scratching, with a view to prevent pitting.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

Here was the real psychic traumatism, the operation of which merely became manifest in the cat.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis

British Dictionary definitions for traumatism

traumatism

/ (ˈtrɔːməˌtɪzəm) /

noun

any abnormal bodily condition caused by injury, wound, or shock

(not in technical usage) another name for trauma (def. 2)

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