BDD
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Characteristics of BDD include emotional distress, spending a lot of time ruminating and feeling unable to control thoughts about appearance.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
She recommends anyone experiencing BDD symptoms to research the condition before discussing their concerns with a doctor.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
"Having BDD does not mean you're vain or self-obsessed," it continues.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025
Dr Kaur added an aesthetic practitioner with BDD, "may focus on one aspect of the person rather than the whole face as holistic treatment".
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023
She said while there were no studies on the risk of an aesthetic practitioner with BDD on patient welfare, she believed they were not a risk to patient health.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023
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