battered child syndrome
nounDefinition of battered child syndrome
: the complex of physical injuries sustained by a grossly abused child
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battered child syndrome
noun
bat·tered child syndrome
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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
battered child syndrome
noun
bat·tered child syn·drome
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Legal Definition of battered child syndrome
: the combination of grave physical injuries (as broken bones and bruises) that results from gross child abuse
Note: Evidence of battered child syndrome is often used to establish that a child's death was not accidental.