Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute |
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| Acute Stress Disorders; Acute Stress Disorder; Stress Disorder, Acute | |
| 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. | |