Batter

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Batter (medical)

Batter (/ˈbætər/), in the medical context, refers to the physical harm or injury inflicted on a person. The term is often used in legal and medical contexts to describe the act of intentionally causing physical harm to another person.

Etymology

The term 'batter' is derived from the Old French word 'battre', which means 'to beat'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the act of beating or striking someone.

Related Terms

  • Assault: An act that intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful personal violence.
  • Domestic Violence: A pattern of behavior which involves violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting.
  • Child Abuse: Physical, sexual, or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or a caregiver.
  • Elder Abuse: A single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.

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