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post-traumatic stress disorder

[pohst-truh-mat-ik stres dis-awr-der, -traw-] / ˌpoʊst trəˈmæt ɪk ˈstrɛs dɪsˌɔr dər, -trɔ- /


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Some local residents have long pressed leaders to act, saying that intrusive noise could worsen post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

In a victim impact statement she read out in court, Jordan Fox said she suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder from being in the pub at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Many of these medicines are aimed at patients for whom other treatments have failed, including military veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

An increase in patients, not enough medical staff, the threat of malpractice lawsuits, and distress about patients’ inability to pay for healthcare got so bad that he developed post-traumatic stress disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

I bet he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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