post-traumatic
adjective
post-trau·mat·ic
ˌpōs(t)-trə-ˈma-tik 
-trȯ-,
-trau̇-
variants
or less commonly posttraumatic
: occurring after or as a result of trauma
post-traumatic seizures
post-traumatic headache
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At least a part of post-traumatic stress is a positive adaptive strategy to survive.
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Some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
At least a part of post-traumatic stress is a positive adaptive strategy to survive.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Doctors found injuries to her knees and symptoms of post-traumatic anxiety and depression.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
—Robert Burakoff, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Post-traumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post-traumatic. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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post-traumatic
adjective
post-trau·mat·ic
-trə-ˈmat-ik, -trȯ-, -trau̇-
: occurring after or as a result of trauma
post-traumatic epilepsy
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