traumatology

[ trou-muh-tol-uh-jee, traw- ]

noun

1. a branch of surgery dealing with major wounds caused by accidents or violence.

traumatology

/ trô′mə-tŏl′ə-jē,trou′- /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of serious wounds and injuries.

Other Words From

• trauma·tolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of traumatology¹

1895–1900; < Greek traumat-, stem of traûma wound (sec trauma ) + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

He is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology.

From BBC

According to reports, the shooting took place at a traumatology clinic.

From BBC

St. Joseph President Larry Jensen says the school has several programs in the works to bring in more revenue, including expanding apartment rentals, creating a traumatology institute and developing health sciences.

From Seattle Times

Dr. Ko said that as a physician — he was the chairman of the traumatology department at National Taiwan University Hospital before winning the mayoral race in November — he didn’t believe such superstitions.

From New York Times

As chairman of National Taiwan University Hospital’s traumatology department, he too is a member of Taiwan’s elite.

From New York Times