Dysmorphic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdɪsˈmɔɹfɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dysmorphic is an adjective meaning Of, relative to, producing, or having dysmorphism.
Meaning
Of, relative to, producing, or having dysmorphism.
More Meanings
- Usually body dysmorphic: Having or relating to dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder.
Example Sentences
Much of the suffering experienced by disabled or dysmorphic people is socially determined and value laden.
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.
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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dysmorphological, dysmorphogenetic, dysmorphologic, dysmorphogenic, dysmorphometric, dyscrasic.
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