body image

noun

: a subjective picture of one's own physical appearance established both by self-observation and by noting the reactions of others

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“Body image.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/body%20image. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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