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- noun A form of
child abuse caused by the denial of basic requirements like correct nutrition, care, and love.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child
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