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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Ketamine therapy is a treatment that uses low doses of the drug in order to manage various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 16 May 2025
This brings little joy to pets, people trying to get to sleep and vets suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Andrew Matthews, who serves as the executive director of the troopers’ union, said troopers undergo severe stress at times in a dangerous occupation that can lead to post-traumatic stress injuries.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
Having anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Colon Cancer
Some causes of colon cancer are better understood than those of IBS.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 16 May 2025
This brings little joy to pets, people trying to get to sleep and vets suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Andrew Matthews, who serves as the executive director of the troopers’ union, said troopers undergo severe stress at times in a dangerous occupation that can lead to post-traumatic stress injuries.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
Having anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Colon Cancer
Some causes of colon cancer are better understood than those of IBS.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 May 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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