abandoned child syndrome

noun

A behavioral or psychological condition that results from the loss or emotional neglect of one or both parents, manifesting a variety of physical and emotional symptoms.

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nounabandoned child syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesA behavioral or psychological condition that results from the loss or emotional neglect of one or both parents, manifesting a variety of physical and emotional symptoms.
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abandoned child syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/abandoned%20child%20syndrome

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