Battered Child Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Repeated physical injuries inflicted on the child by the parent, parents, or surrogate parent; often triggered by the child's minor and normal irritating behavior.

Synonyms:

Battered Child Syndromes
Child Syndrome, Battered
Child Syndromes, Battered
Syndrome, Battered Child
Syndromes, Battered Child

Broader Topics:

Child Abuse

Narrower Topics:

None

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