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battered child syndrome

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bat·tered child syndrome (b

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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.

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Deputy District Attorney Dee Corona said Joselin died as a result of battered child syndrome.

OXNARD PAIR ACCUSED IN CHILD'S DEATH by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

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