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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Verrier has collected the results of traumatism during pregnancy, and summarizes 61 cases.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
When in older patients the deformity arises either from traumatism or occupation, the only treatment is that of operation.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various
These are more common in small than in large animals, and are always the result of external traumatism, such as falls, kicks, and collisions.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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)
Thrombi are usually divided into those from compression, dilatation, traumatism, and marasmus; in all of which groups an abnormal condition of the endothelium is to be met with.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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