seat belt syndrome

noun

Injury produced by a seat belt, (especially) severe internal injuries to abdominal organs resulting from the body folding over or flailing about a lap belt in the absence of the upper-body restraint provided by a shoulder belt.

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Meanings

nounseat belt syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineInjury produced by a seat belt, (especially) severe internal injuries to abdominal organs resulting from the body folding over or flailing about a lap belt in the absence of the upper-body restraint provided by a shoulder belt.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “seat belt syndrome,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/seat%20belt%20syndrome.

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