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

That need to avoid mimicry and feel the moment was particularly crucial for the film’s heartbreaking second act, in which Claire is hit by a car in her front yard and loses a leg, plunging into self-loathing, depression, body dysmorphia and addiction.

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Whaite explained he has bulimia, an eating disorder, and body dysmorphia, where a person perceives defects in their own body which are often less noticeable to others.

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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.

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

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"I definitely have body dysmorphia," he said.

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