trauma

noun
trau*ma \ ˈtrȯ-mə \ ˈtrau̇- \
circa 1693{ds||1|a|}
  • an injury (such as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent
  • a disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury
  • an emotional upset

trauma center

noun
trauma center \
1973
  • a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries

blunt trauma

noun
blunt trauma \
1899
  • a usually serious injury caused by a blunt object or surface
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