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battered child syndrome
noun
Definition of BATTERED CHILD SYNDROME
: the complex of physical injuries sustained by a grossly abused child
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First Known Use of BATTERED CHILD SYNDROME
1962
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battered child syndrome
noun bat·tered child syndrome \ˌbat-ərd-\
Medical Definition of BATTERED CHILD SYNDROME
: the complex of physical injuries (as fractures, hematomas, and contusions) that results from gross abuse (as by a parent) of a young child—compare shaken baby syndrome
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