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What does trauma mean in medical terms?

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The word "trauma" originates from the Greek word for "wound" or "hurt," and in medical contexts, it extends far beyond a simple injury. In medical terms, trauma encompasses a broad range of physical and psychological harm caused by external forces or life-threatening events that overwhelm an individual's coping abilities.