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- Dictionaryshaken baby syndrome
noun
- 1. a condition characterized by cranial injury, retinal haemorrhage, etc. observed in infants who have been violently shaken or jolted.
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Shaken baby syndrome (SBS), also known as abusive head trauma (AHT), is a medical condition in children younger than five years old, generally caused by blunt trauma, vigorous shaking, or a combination of both. SBS is the leading cause of fatal head injuries in children under two, with a risk of death of about 25%. The most common symptoms include retinal bleeds, multiple fractures of the long bon... Wikipedia