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battered woman syndromeOne entry found. Main Entry: battered wom·an syndrome Pronunciation: \-ˈwu̇-mən-, -ˈwō-, -ˈwə-\ Variant(s): also battered wom·an's syndrome \-mənz-\ 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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