pulmonary tuberculosis or a similar progressive wasting disease (8 of 47 words, pronunciation) oxforddictionariesâ.comâ/definitionâ/englishâ/phthisis. A disease characterized by the wasting away or atrophy of the body or a part of the body. | Tuberculosis of the lungs.
The symptoms of PTSD are irritability, violent outbursts, trouble in school or in social situations, flashbacks (re-experiencing the traumatic event, over and over again), losing touch with reality, and reenacting the event for periods of time.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Causes and Effects. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is brought on by witnessing a terrifying, usually life-threatening, event. Severe anxiety, flashbacks, uncontrollable thoughts and nightmares are common symptoms of the illness. These symptoms can worsen and last for years, so it is best to seek treatment for PTSD as soon as possible.