PsychologyAugust 10, 2026

neurotraumatic

NOOR-oh-traw-MAT-ik

Definition

Relating to or caused by trauma to the nervous system, typically involving physical injury to brain or spinal cord tissue.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) combined with 'trauma' (wound), which entered English via Latin from the Greek word for injury or shock.

In the news

The term is used to describe the specific type of brain injury that triggers astrocyte-led regeneration. It highlights the focus on how the brain physically responds to and attempts to heal from trauma.

Regenerative Astrocytes Repair Brain Damage

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