dysmorphic

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Of, relative to, producing, or having dysmorphism.

   • The first clue to possible genetic disease is usually the appearance of the infant, who does not ‘look right’ – in other words, he is dysmorphic.
   • Much of the suffering experienced by disabled or dysmorphic people is socially determined and value laden.
2. 2

   Usually body dysmorphic

   Usually body dysmorphic: Having or relating to dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder.

   • Body weight and weight change can highlight psychological and control issues, lack of confidence and body dysmorphic tendencies, all of which accompany the potential stress related to infertility.
   • My therapist asked me if I had any ideas of what might have changed for me between ninth grade and eleventh grade; between being a blissfully unaware pubescent girl and becoming a body dysmorphic teenager suffering from severe anemia.

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