Body-dysmorphic-disorder
a mental disorder characterized by distorted body image and obsessions about perceived physical shortcomings.
Abbreviation: BDD.
noun
a psychological disorder characterized by a strong feeling that one’s appearance or health would be improved by the removal of a healthy body part
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