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

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.