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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He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and put on medication, according to his medical records.
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Renuka Rayasam, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
One third of study participants show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and these levels have continued to rise through our last reporting period.
—Misti Allison, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
Watson developed post-traumatic stress from the event.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Some health clinics offer ketamine off-label to treat mental health conditions, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
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Renuka Rayasam, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
One third of study participants show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and these levels have continued to rise through our last reporting period.
—Misti Allison, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
Watson developed post-traumatic stress from the event.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Some health clinics offer ketamine off-label to treat mental health conditions, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 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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