"middle-child syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} middle-child syndrome (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of middle child syndrome. Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: middle child syndrome
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