trauma center
noun
: a hospital unit specializing in the treatment of patients with acute and especially life-threatening traumatic injuries
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He was taken to an out-of-county trauma center and was expected to survive, police said.
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Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Two occupants of her Nissan Altima were taken to a trauma center.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
She was taken to a local hospital before being airlifted to an out-of-area trauma center for advanced medical treatment.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
One was placed in intensive care at one point, Wilson said, and two were flown to Level One trauma centers because of their injuries.
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Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
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Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Two occupants of her Nissan Altima were taken to a trauma center.
—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
She was taken to a local hospital before being airlifted to an out-of-area trauma center for advanced medical treatment.
—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
One was placed in intensive care at one point, Wilson said, and two were flown to Level One trauma centers because of their injuries.
—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for trauma center
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“Trauma center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma%20center. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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