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battered child syndrome

bat·ter child syn·drome
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bat-er chahyld sin-drohm, -druh m]
    • /ˈbæt ər tʃaɪld ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bat-er chahyld sin-drohm, -druh m]
    • /ˈbæt ər tʃaɪld ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/

Definition of battered child syndrome words

  • noun battered child syndrome the array of physical injuries exhibited by young children who have been beaten repeatedly or otherwise abused by their parents or guardians. 1
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Origin of battered child syndrome

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Battered child syndrome

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battered child syndrome popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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