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battered woman syndrome

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Main Entry:
battered wom·an syndrome Listen to the pronunciation of battered woman syndrome
Pronunciation:
\-ˈwu̇-mən-, -ˈwō-, -ˈwə-\
Variant(s):
also battered wom·an's syndrome \-mənz-\ Listen to the pronunciation of battered woman's syndrome
Function:
noun
: the highly variable symptom complex of physical and psychological injuries exhibited by a woman repeatedly abused especially physically by her mate—called also battered wife syndrome, battered women's syndrome

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