Muscle Dysmorphia

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Pronunciation: /ˈmʌsəl dɪsˈmɔrfiə/

Definitions of muscle dysmorphia

noun a mental health condition characterized by an obsession with the perceived lack of muscle mass or definition in one's body

Example Sentences

A1 Muscle dysmorphia is a mental health condition.

A2 Some people with muscle dysmorphia may have distorted body image.

B1 Individuals with muscle dysmorphia often engage in excessive exercise.

B2 Bodybuilders may be at higher risk for developing muscle dysmorphia.

C1 Therapy and counseling can be effective treatments for muscle dysmorphia.

C2 Muscle dysmorphia is sometimes referred to as 'bigorexia'.

Examples of muscle dysmorphia in a Sentence

formal Muscle dysmorphia is a psychological disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation with muscularity.

informal Some bodybuilders may struggle with muscle dysmorphia, always feeling like they are not big enough.

slang Bro, his muscle dysmorphia is out of control, he's always checking himself in the mirror.

figurative Just like how anorexia distorts one's perception of their body, muscle dysmorphia distorts one's perception of their muscles.

Grammatical Forms of muscle dysmorphia

past tense

muscle dysmorphiaed

plural

muscle dysmorphias

comparative

more muscle dysmorphic

superlative

most muscle dysmorphic

present tense

muscle dysmorphia

future tense

will muscle dysmorphia

perfect tense

have muscle dysmorphiaed

continuous tense

is muscle dysmorphiaing

singular

muscle dysmorphia

positive degree

muscle dysmorphia

infinitive

to muscle dysmorphia

gerund

muscle dysmorphiaing

participle

muscle dysmorphiaed

Origin and Evolution of muscle dysmorphia

First Known Use: 1997 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'muscle dysmorphia' originated from the field of psychology and was first used to describe a specific type of body dysmorphic disorder related to the perception of one's muscularity.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in academic and clinical settings, 'muscle dysmorphia' has since gained more recognition in popular culture, particularly within the fitness and bodybuilding communities. The term has evolved to encompass a broader understanding of the psychological and emotional factors involved in the obsession with muscle size and definition.