Multiple Trauma (also known as Multiple Traumas, Traumas, Multiple): Multiple physical insults or injuries occurring simultaneously.

NIH MeSH · D009104Diseases

Multiple Trauma

Also known asMultiple Traumas · Traumas, Multiple · Injuries, Multiple · Injury, Multiple · Multiple Injury · Multiple Injuries · Polytrauma · Polytraumas · Trauma, Multiple · Wounds, Multiple · Multiple Wound · Multiple Wounds

Definition

Multiple physical insults or injuries occurring simultaneously.

MeSH classification

  • C26.640

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Common questions about Multiple Trauma

What does Multiple Trauma mean in medicine?
Multiple physical insults or injuries occurring simultaneously. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Multiple Trauma known by any other names?
Yes. Multiple Trauma is also referred to as Multiple Traumas, Traumas, Multiple, Injuries, Multiple, Injury, Multiple in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Multiple Trauma sit in the medical classification?
Multiple Trauma falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C26.640). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Multiple Trauma?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D009104) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗