body dysmorphic disorder

[ bod-ee dis-mawr-fik dis-awr-der ]

noun

1. a mental disorder characterized by distorted body image and obsessions about perceived physical shortcomings. : BDD

body dysmorphic disorder

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of body dysmorphic disorder¹

First recorded in 1985–90; dys- + -morphic

Example Sentences

Around 5 to 10 million people in the United States have body dysmorphic disorder, which includes the face.

From Los Angeles Times

Bingeing and purging — body dysmorphic disorder comes to mind.

From Los Angeles Times

Around 5 to 10 million people in the United States have body dysmorphic disorder, which includes the face.

From Los Angeles Times

Around 5 to 10 million people in the United States have body dysmorphic disorder, which includes the face.

From Los Angeles Times

Around 5 to 10 million people in the United States have body dysmorphic disorder, which includes the face.

From Los Angeles Times