trauma center

noun

: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries

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Four of the injured were taken to the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center, the region’s top-level trauma center, spokesperson Susan Gregg said. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026 The suspect was hit by police gunfire and was transported to a trauma center nearby, according to authorities. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The second passenger, 18-year-old Kaylee, was transported from the crash scene to a nearby trauma center and was later pronounced dead. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Hottle, one of two passengers, was pronounced deceased at a trauma center. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trauma center

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1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trauma center was in 1973

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trauma center

noun
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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