battered child syndrome

bat·tered child syndrome   (bāt'ərd) n.  A combination of physical injuries or conditions, such as broken bones, bruises, burns, and malnutrition, experienced by a child as a result of gross abuse, usually by a parent or other caregiver.

Main Entry: bat·tered child syn·drome
Pronunciation: -'sin-"drOm, -dr&m
Function: noun
: the combination of grave physical injuries (as broken bones and bruises) that results from gross child abuse
NOTE: Evidence of battered child syndrome is often used to establish that a child's death was not accidental.

Main Entry: bat·tered child syndrome
Pronunciation: "bat-&rd-
Function: noun
: the complex of physical injuries (as fractures, hematomas, andcontusions) that results from gross abuse (as by a parent) of a young child —compare SHAKEN BABY 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.