posttraumatic stress disorder

post·trau·mat·ic stress dis·or·der

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pohst-truh-mat-ik, -traw-, -trou- stres dis-awr-der]
- /ˌpoʊst trəˈmæt ɪk, -trɔ-, -traʊ- strɛs dɪsˈɔr dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pohst-truh-mat-ik, -traw-, -trou- stres dis-awr-der]
- /ˌpoʊst trəˈmæt ɪk, -trɔ-, -traʊ- strɛs dɪsˈɔr dər/

Definition of posttraumatic stress disorder words

noun posttraumatic stress disorder a mental disorder, as battle fatigue, occurring after a traumatic event outside the range of usual human experience, and characterized by symptoms such as reliving the event, reduced involvement with others, and manifestations of autonomic arousal such as hyperalertness and exaggerated startle response. Abbreviation: PTSD. 1

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Origin of posttraumatic stress disorder

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for posttraumatic stress disorder

noun posttraumatic stress disorder

battle fatigue — Battle fatigue is a mental condition of anxiety and depression caused by the stress of fighting in a war.
combat fatigue — a psychoneurotic condition characterized by anxiety, irritability, depression, etc., often occurring after prolonged combat in warfare
combat neurosis — battle fatigue.

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