post-traumatic stress — noun Post traumatic stress is used before these nouns: ↑disorder … Collocations dictionary
post-traumatic stress disorder — [pōst′trô mat′ik] n. a condition characterized by recurring and, often, disabling symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc., that later affects some persons who have experienced a traumatic event or situation, esp. combat * * * Psychological reaction … Universalium
post-traumatic stress disorder — [pōst′trô mat′ik] n. a condition characterized by recurring and, often, disabling symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc., that later affects some persons who have experienced a traumatic event or situation, esp. combat … English World dictionary
post-traumatic stress disorder — post traumatic stress dis.order n [U] medical PTSD a mental illness which can develop after a very bad experience such as a plane crash … Dictionary of contemporary English
post-traumatic stress disorder — post traumatic stress dis,order noun singular or uncount MEDICAL a mental illness caused by having or seeing a very frightening experience, for example fighting in a war … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Post-traumatic stress disorder — A common anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Family members of victims also can develop the disorder. PTSD can occur in people of any age,… … Medical dictionary
post-traumatic stress disorder — (ˈ)pōs(t)ˌ… noun also post traumatic stress syndrome : a psychological reaction that occurs after a highly stressing event (as wartime combat, physical violence, or a natural disaster) and is usually characterized by depression, anxiety,… … Useful english dictionary
post-traumatic stress disorder — noun a mental disorder occurring after a traumatic event which is outside an individual s normal experience, characterised by such symptoms as withdrawal, depression, an inclination to relive the traumatic experiences, and a sensitivity to sudden …
post-traumatic stress disorder — noun Date: 1980 a psychological reaction occurring after experiencing a highly stressing event (as wartime combat, physical violence, or a natural disaster) that is usually characterized by depression, anxiety, flashbacks, recurrent nightmares,… … New Collegiate Dictionary
post-traumatic stress syndrome — noun see post traumatic stress disorder … New Collegiate Dictionary
