SYN: trauma.
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trau·ma·tism 'trȯ-mə-.tiz-əm, 'trau̇- n the development or occurrence of trauma <periodontal \traumatism> also TRAUMA
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trau·ma·tism (trawґmə-tiz-əm) 1. the physical or psychic state resulting from an injury or wound. Called also traumatosis. 2. a wound or injury.Medical dictionary. 2011.