ˈtrȯməˌtizəm, ˈtrau̇m- noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary traumat- + -ism
: the development of a state of mental or physical shock from a blow, injury, or stress
traumatism of the pancreas can cause changes in the amount of insulin secreted
repressions and traumatisms which may have catastrophic results for whole nations — Times Literary Supplement
also : the condition produced by such a development
fractures, sprains … burns, and similar traumatisms — Journal American Medical Association
Synonyms: see wound