shaken baby syndrome
noun
a usually fatal condition of abused infants brought on by violent shaking by the arms or shoulders that causes severe internal bleeding, especially around the brain and in the eyes.
Origin of shaken baby syndrome
First recorded in 1985–1990
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shaken baby syndrome
noun
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shaken baby syndrome
[shā′kən]
n.
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