Psychiatric term for a condition where a person is excessively preoccupied with perceived flaws in their appearance. Also referred to as 身体醜形障害.
See also: 身体醜形障害
Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with one's appearance.
Synonymous term; 身体醜形症 is sometimes used interchangeably, though 障害 may be more common in clinical settings.
Compound of 身体 (body), 醜形 (ugly form), and 症 (condition/syndrome), likely a calque from English 'body dysmorphic disorder'.