POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - as a noun
An anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness and lack of involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ptsdHypernyms (Closely Related)
anxiety disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms after his military service."
"The survivor exhibited posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms following the traumatic event."
"The therapy focuses on treating posttraumatic stress disorder patients."
"The support group provides a safe space for people with posttraumatic stress disorder."
"Many veterans suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder as a result of their combat experiences."
