WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
bat′tered child′ syn′drome, 
  1. Sociology, Psychologythe array of physical injuries exhibited by young children who have been beaten repeatedly or otherwise abused by their parents or guardians.
  • 1960–65


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