atraumatic en · ADJ
Etymology
From a- + traumatic. First use appears c. 1934.
Meanings
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That minimises trauma.
The need to preserve alveolar bone is paramount and best achieved by atraumatic exodontias including socket compression.
2006, David A. Mitchell, An Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, page 187:
- That is not resulting from injury or trauma.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most atraumatic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more atraumatic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |