Trauma – An experience that can cause extreme mental and physical injury
(Pronounced traw-muh)
To remember the definition of the word trauma, use the following mnemonic:
The trawler steamed over my ma (trauma) causing great physical and mental injury and pain.
Examples of trauma in a sentence
The trauma ward at the hospital was awash with horrific injuries.
The mental trauma of the breakup made it difficult for Susan to meet new people.
The car crash resulted in trauma for both parties.
