BDD
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Her BDD symptoms began to worsen when she went to university to study fashion design, as she compared herself to those working in the industry.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Swami says it is much more common for women to experience body dissatisfaction but with BDD there is no clear divide between genders.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Dr Michael Prager said a lot of his industry peers were "unrecognisable" and people could look "rather weird" if treated by a Botox injector with BDD.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023
Dr Prager, of The Prager Clinic, Knightsbridge, said he had concerns about treating patients with BDD, who often believe that changing their face or body will make them happier.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023
Research has found up to 15% of cosmetic treatment patients and around half of plastic surgery patients have BDD.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023
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