dysmorphia

[dis-mawr-fee-uh]

noun

1. dysmorphism.

2. body dysmorphic disorder.

3. muscle dysmorphia.

Other Word Forms

• dysmorphic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dysmorphia¹

First recorded in 1845–50; from Greek dysmorphía “misshapenness, ugliness,” equivalent to prefix dys- “hard, bad, unlucky” + morphḗ “form, shape” + -ía abstract noun suffix; dys- ( def. ), -morph ( def. ), -ia ( def. )

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

Singer Tom Grennan has said having therapy has helped him with issues around body dysmorphia, calling himself his "own biggest critic".

From BBC

"I definitely have body dysmorphia," he said.

From BBC

People with body dysmorphia also go to a lot of effort to conceal flaws with clothes and make-up, or pick at their skin.

From BBC

Mina Le read a piece about, among other things, neck dysmorphia.

From Los Angeles Times