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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In between, a serious crash in the giant slalom, a difficult recovery, struggles with confidence, battles with post-traumatic stress disorder and finally rediscovering that winning form.
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Pat Graham, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Conversion therapy is also linked to greater symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a 2024 study by Stanford Medicine researchers.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
But frequent distressing vivid dreaming may be a sign of a mental health condition, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Victims may develop anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Pat Graham, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Conversion therapy is also linked to greater symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a 2024 study by Stanford Medicine researchers.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
But frequent distressing vivid dreaming may be a sign of a mental health condition, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Victims may develop anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for post-traumatic
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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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