battered child syndrome
noun
the array of physical injuries exhibited by young children who have been beaten repeatedly or otherwise abused by their parents or guardians.
Origin of battered child syndrome
First recorded in 1960–65
Words nearby battered child syndrome
batter's box,
batter-fry,
battercake,
battered,
battered child,
battered child syndrome,
battered wife,
battered woman,
battered woman syndrome,
batterer,
batterie
Medical definitions for battered child syndrome
battered child syndrome
n.
A combination of continuing, often serious physical injuries, such as bruises, scratches, hematomas, burns, or malnutrition, inflicted on a child through gross abuse usually by parents, guardians, or other individuals.