battered child syndrome

American  

noun

1. the array of physical injuries exhibited by young children who have been beaten repeatedly or otherwise abused by their parents or guardians.

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Etymology

Origin of battered child syndrome

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

The state medical examiner’s office concluded the girl was victim of battered child syndrome and listed injuries, including bleeding in the brain, a lacerated liver and “multiple old injuries.”

From Washington Times

The state medical examiner’s office concluded the girl was a victim of battered child syndrome.

From Seattle Times

The state medical examiner’s office says the child was a victim of battered child syndrome.

From Seattle Times

The state medical examiner’s office concluded Sharon Carrillo’s daughter, Marissa Kennedy, was a victim of battered child syndrome.

From Seattle Times

An autopsy indicates Marrissa Kennedy was a victim of battered child syndrome whose injuries including bleeding on the brain and a lacerated liver.

From Seattle Times