body dysmorphia
noun [ U ] uk/ˌbɒd.i dɪsˈmɔː.fi.ə/ us/ˌbɑː.di dɪsˈmɔːr.fi.ə/
身体畸形恐惧症，身体臆形症，体象障碍
a condition in which someone falsely believes that there is something seriously wrong with the size or shape of their body
Just because someone wants to alter their appearance using fake tan, hair dye, jewellery or make-up doesn't mean they're suffering from body dysmorphia. 有人不过是想用古铜体色喷雾剂、染发剂、珠宝或化妆品来改变自己的外貌，并不意味着他们患有身体畸形恐惧症。
Synonym: body dysmorphic disorder
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- There's an alarming increase in eating disorders and body dysmorphia among boys now because they want to look like these models.
- The book deals with body dysmorphia, self-harm and the corrosive effects of the cult of celebrity on young people.
- This is the tragic story of a woman whose body dysmorphia destroyed her life.
- Some people suffering from body dysmorphia may even have an overwhelming desire to have one or more of their limbs removed.