Battered Wife Syndrome

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A general term for a constellation of signs and symptoms that are typical of a woman (wife/common-law partner/girlfriend) who is physically abused by a husband/common-law partner/boyfriend

battered wife syndrome

Public health A general term for a constellation of signs and symptoms that are typical of a ♀ wife/common-law partner who is physically abused by a husband/boyfriend. See Domestic violence, Spousal abuse. Cf Superbowl syndrome.

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