noun
- plural form of trauma; severe physical injuries or emotional shocks
Usage: formal; medical
Examples
- The emergency room treated multiple traumata from the accident.
- Psychological traumata can have lasting effects on mental health.
- The surgeon documented all visible traumata in the patient’s chart.
- Combat veterans often suffer from various traumata.
- The study examined different types of childhood traumata.
- Medical professionals must recognize signs of physical traumata.