body dysmorphic disorder

Term ID

DOID:0060163

Synonyms

• body dysmorphia
• dysmorphic syndrome
• dysmorphophobia

Definition

A somatoform disorder that involves an excessive concern about and preoccupation with a perceived defect in his or her physical features (body image). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_dysmorphic_disorder

References

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0060163 )