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relating to wounds or physical injuries
- The traumatic injury to his leg required immediate medical attention.
- Surviving the traumatic car accident left her with severe physical injuries.
- The traumatic blow to his head caused a concussion.
- Receiving a traumatic injury during sports activities is a common risk.
- The traumatic gunshot wound required surgery to repair damaged tissue.
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having serious and long-lasting effects on mental health, especially shock and pain
- The traumatic experience of the car crash left her with lifelong fears of driving.
- He had a traumatic childhood that left emotional scars, which he struggled to overcome.
- Her traumatic experience during the war changed her perspective on life forever.