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- Dictionarydysmorphia/dɪsˈmɔːfɪə/
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- 1. deformity or abnormality in the shape or size of a specified part of the body: "muscle dysmorphia"
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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), also known in some contexts as dysmorphophobia, is a mental disorder defined by an overwhelming preoccupation with a perceived flaw in one's physical appearance. In BDD's delusional variant, the flaw is imagined. When an actual visible difference exists, its importance is disproportionately magnified in the mind of the individual. Whether the physical issue is real ... Wikipedia