shaken baby syndrome

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Definitions of shaken baby syndrome words

noun shaken baby syndrome 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. 1
noun shaken baby syndrome a combination of physical injuries and conditions such as brain damage and broken bones, sometimes leading to death, caused by the vigorous shaking of an infant or young child 0

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-1990

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