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dysmorphia

[dis-mawr-fee-uh]

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Other Word Forms

  • dysmorphic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dysmorphia1

First recorded in 1845–50; from Greek ǰí “misshapenness, ugliness,” equivalent to prefix dys- “hard, bad, unlucky” + ǰḗ “form, shape” + abstract noun suffix; dys- ( def. ), -morph ( def. ), -ia ( def. )
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This form of therapy is most commonly used for anxiety and depression, but can also help with a range of other problems, including body image dysmorphia, obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder.

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"I always was insecure about my body, and that got highlighted as I got famous," says the singer, who last year revealed he'd developed an eating disorder due to body dysmorphia.

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If you’re still constantly stressed about your finances and suffer from money dysmorphia despite a growing net worth, try these steps to develop a genuine sense of financial security.

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At one point, Kenan came across the term muscle dysmorphia in a bodybuilding forum and recognized his own experience.

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Also known as “reverse anorexia” or “bigorexia,” muscle dysmorphia is a pathologic preoccupation with muscularity.

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