Battered Child Syndrome (also known as Battered Child Syndromes, Child Syndrome, Battered): A clinical condition resulting from repeated physical and psychological injuries inflicted on a child by the parents or caregivers.

NIH MeSH · D001497Psychiatry and Psychology

Battered Child Syndrome

Also known asBattered Child Syndromes · Child Syndrome, Battered · Child Syndromes, Battered · Syndrome, Battered Child · Syndromes, Battered Child · Nonaccidental Trauma in Children

Definition

A clinical condition resulting from repeated physical and psychological injuries inflicted on a child by the parents or caregivers.

MeSH classification

  • F03.950.750.124

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Common questions about Battered Child Syndrome

What does Battered Child Syndrome mean in medicine?
A clinical condition resulting from repeated physical and psychological injuries inflicted on a child by the parents or caregivers. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Battered Child Syndrome known by any other names?
Yes. Battered Child Syndrome is also referred to as Battered Child Syndromes, Child Syndrome, Battered, Child Syndromes, Battered, Syndrome, Battered Child in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Battered Child Syndrome sit in the medical classification?
Battered Child Syndrome falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F03.950.750.124). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Battered Child Syndrome?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001497) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗