President’s cut, receiving a wound (6)

I believe the answer is:

trauma

'a wound' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for trauma that I've seen before include "Physical injury - powerful emotional shock" , "Emotional shock, long-lasting" , "Bodily or mental shock" , "Psychological wound" , "Physical or mental shock" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app