dysmorphic
adjective
dys·mor·phic
dis-ˈmȯr-fik 
: characterized by malformation
mildly dysmorphic ears
dysmorphic cells
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Several mental health conditions, such as eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, depression, and anxiety, are associated with a negative or distorted body image.
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
There is increasing evidence that social media exacerbates body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), which can manifest in obsessive thoughts and feelings about your body or facial features.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Aug. 2024
If not, alternatives are explored, with a strong emphasis on ethical responsibilities, particularly assessing patient motivations and potential body dysmorphic disorders.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
But for some people, these negative self-assessments can escalate into body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Mar. 2024
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
There is increasing evidence that social media exacerbates body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), which can manifest in obsessive thoughts and feelings about your body or facial features.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Aug. 2024
If not, alternatives are explored, with a strong emphasis on ethical responsibilities, particularly assessing patient motivations and potential body dysmorphic disorders.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
But for some people, these negative self-assessments can escalate into body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Dysmorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dysmorphic. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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dysmorphic
adjective
dys·mor·phic
dis-ˈmȯr-fik
1
: characterized by anatomical malformation
mildly dysmorphic ears
… the urinary red cells were characteristically dysmorphic and hypochromic.—Bruce S. Chang, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Bruce S. Chang, The Journal of the American Medical Association2
: having or exhibiting an anatomical malformation
Taking care of Melissa, and other children like her, did of course change the way I looked at dysmorphic children. I lost the habit of the quick look-and-look-away, the almost-recoil, as I got more accustomed to various dysmorphisms and what they implied.—Perri Klass, Discover
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