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DYSMORPHIE MUSCULAIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2017-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Neuroses
  • Psychology (General)
DEF

... a form of body dysmorphic disorder occurring almost exclusively in males [that] consists of preoccupation with the idea that one's body is too small or insufficiently lean or muscular.

OBS

Individuals with this form of the disorder actually have a normal-looking body or are even very muscular.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Névroses
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
DEF

Trouble de dysmorphie corporelle touchant principalement les hommes qui est caractérisé par une préoccupation concernant l'idée que son corps n'est pas suffisamment mince ou musclé.

Spanish

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