body dysmorphic disorder
[ dis-mawr-fik ]
/ dɪsˈmɔr fɪk /
noun
a mental disorder characterized by distorted body image and obsessions about perceived physical shortcomings. Abbreviation: BDD
See also
muscle dysmorphia.
Words nearby body dysmorphic disorder
body combat,
body corporate,
body count,
body double,
body drop,
body dysmorphic disorder,
body english,
body fluid,
body horror,
body image,
body language
British Dictionary definitions for body dysmorphic disorder
body dysmorphic disorder
noun
a psychological disorder characterized by a strong feeling that one's appearance or health would be improved by the removal of a healthy body part