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

Examples of post-traumatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Following the killing, Pike was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, her attorneys said. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

After the killing, Pike was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

On Wednesday, Saleh said part of Ward’s problems with footwork and decision-making this season could likely be tied to post-traumatic stress from getting sacked so often last season. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Avila said the attack left her with severe injuries to her arm and face, extensive scarring, and post-traumatic stress disorder. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary post- + traumatic

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for post-traumatic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic

Medical Definition

post-traumatic

adjective

post-trau·​mat·​ic -trə-ˈmat-ik, -trȯ-, -trau̇- 

: occurring after or as a result of trauma

post-traumatic epilepsy