dysmorphic

Definitions

1. Of, relative to, producing, or having dysmorphism.
   not-comparable
2. Usually body dysmorphic: Having or relating to dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder.
   not-comparable

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Examples

“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.”

“Unfortunately, while disabled people can often avoid⟳ “taking it personally,” it may be more difficult for nondisabled audiences to dissociate dramatic portrayals inside film and theatre from the real experience⟳ of dysmorphic features off the stage⟳ and screen and their personal experiences with dysmorphic people.”

“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.”

““The patient spoke once or twice about a nightmare. Perhaps there was some mention⟳ of mirrors, and while some counsel removing mirrors to avoid⟳ encouraging dysmorphic tendencies, we find⟳ that such a practice might create⟳ greater harm⟳,” said Hughes, now very much the polite and civilized man of medicine responding in ten-dollar words to a worried relative.”

“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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