muscle dysmorphia

American  

[muhs-uhl dis-mawr-fee-uh] / ˈmʌs əl dɪsˌmɔr fi ə /

noun

1. a mental disorder primarily affecting males, characterized by obsessions about a perceived lack of muscularity, leading to compulsive exercising, use of anabolic steroids, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of muscle dysmorphia

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Some sports nutritionists say it can be harmful - affecting hormone health, growth, and development, and could potentially lead to problems with eating disorders such as muscle dysmorphia - the idea your body is smaller and less muscly than it actually is.

From BBC

Another published in September in the journal Body Image found the use of filters was associated with muscle dysmorphia symptoms.

From Salon

Ultimately, treatment for muscle dysmorphia is about healing the relationship patients have with their body, exercise, and food, said Dr. Lindsey Landgrebe, a licensed sport psychologist who specializes in working with athletes in her private practice.

From Salon

Also known as “reverse anorexia” or “bigorexia,” muscle dysmorphia is a pathologic preoccupation with muscularity.

From Salon

“The goal of exercise and physical activity is to improve your life and make you feel happier and healthier,” said Dr. Jason Nagata, an adolescent medicine specialist at the University of California, San Francisco who has studied muscle dysmorphia.

From Salon