traumatology

noun

trau·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌtrȯ-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 

also

ˌtrau̇- 

1

: the study, diagnosis, and treatment of severe, acute physical injuries (as from a car accident or gunshot wound) sustained by individuals requiring immediate medical attention

orthopedic traumatology

2

: the evaluation and treatment of psychological trauma in individuals affected by severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

traumatology

noun

trau·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy -jē 

plural traumatologies

1

: the study, diagnosis, and treatment of severe, acute physical injuries (as from a car accident or gunshot wound) sustained by individuals requiring immediate medical attention

orthopedic traumatology

2

: the evaluation and treatment of psychological trauma in individuals affected by severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury