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Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute

Medical Definition: A class of traumatic stress disorders that is characterized by the significant dissociative states seen immediately after overwhelming trauma. By definition it cannot last longer than 1 month, if it persists, a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC) is more appropriate.
Guide Notes: STRESS DISORDERS, TRAUMATIC is also available
Previously Indexed: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic (1995-2002)

Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute Medical Definitions and Terms

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