post-traumatic stress disorder
noun
: a psychological reaction occurring after experiencing a highly stressing event (such as wartime combat, physical violence, or a natural disaster) that is usually characterized by depression, anxiety, flashbacks, recurrent nightmares, and avoidance of reminders of the event —abbreviation PTSD
called also post-traumatic stress syndrome
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Individual awards ranged from $50,000 for some post-traumatic stress disorder claims to more than $30 million for some wrongful death claims, Hanzman said in an interview this week. 
Patricia Mazzei, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Determining what constitutes rational behavior as the virus continues to circulate is difficult and subjective, said Charles Marmar, chairman of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health and a specialist in post-traumatic stress disorder. Julie Wernau, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Sinistra also underwent post-traumatic stress disorder therapy through the VA. Kevin Rectorstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Attorney Jamie Mosser will present a live discussion about post-traumatic stress disorder and its role in Kane County’s criminal justice system during a virtual event from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 The top condition treated was chronic pain, followed by post-traumatic stress disorder. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 Many World War II veterans suffered from combat fatigue, long before post-traumatic stress disorder was diagnosed as an affliction in 1980. Fox News, 5 Aug. 2022 Presently, the program only covers physical injuries, but the new legislation would permit public safety officers to seek disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder tied to severe trauma. Clare Hymes, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2022 The post-traumatic stress disorder the parents suffer from is not based on a single event, but on constant trauma, and is similar to that endured by soldiers in war zones or child abuse victims, Lubit said. Jim Vertuno, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2022 See More
Patricia Mazzei, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Determining what constitutes rational behavior as the virus continues to circulate is difficult and subjective, said Charles Marmar, chairman of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health and a specialist in post-traumatic stress disorder. Julie Wernau, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Sinistra also underwent post-traumatic stress disorder therapy through the VA. Kevin Rectorstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 Attorney Jamie Mosser will present a live discussion about post-traumatic stress disorder and its role in Kane County’s criminal justice system during a virtual event from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 The top condition treated was chronic pain, followed by post-traumatic stress disorder. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 Many World War II veterans suffered from combat fatigue, long before post-traumatic stress disorder was diagnosed as an affliction in 1980. Fox News, 5 Aug. 2022 Presently, the program only covers physical injuries, but the new legislation would permit public safety officers to seek disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder tied to severe trauma. Clare Hymes, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2022 The post-traumatic stress disorder the parents suffer from is not based on a single event, but on constant trauma, and is similar to that endured by soldiers in war zones or child abuse victims, Lubit said. Jim Vertuno, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
post-traumatic stress disorder
noun
: a psychological reaction that occurs after experiencing a highly stressing event (as wartime combat, physical violence, or a natural disaster) outside the range of normal human experience and that is usually characterized by depression, anxiety, flashbacks, recurrent nightmares, and avoidance of reminders of the event —abbreviation PTSD
called also delayed-stress disorder, delayed-stress syndrome, post-traumatic stress syndrome
compare combat fatigue