dysmorphic

Adjective

dysmorphic (not comparable)

1. Of, relative to, producing, or having dysmorphism.
   • The first clue to possible genetic disease is usually the appearance of the infant, who does not ‘look right’ – in other words, he is dysmorphic.2013, Janet M Rennie, Giles S Kendall, “Genetic disease”, in A Manual of Neonatal Intensive Care, 5th edition, CRC Press, published 2017, →ISBN, part 2 (Pregnancy and early neonatal life)
   • Much of the suffering experienced by disabled or dysmorphic people is socially determined and value laden.2016, Alan R. Fleischman, “Ethical Issues in Medical and Surgical Enhancement”, in Pediatric Ethics: Protecting the Interests of Children, Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 177
2. Usually body dysmorphic: Having or relating to dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder.
   • Body weight and weight change can highlight psychological and control issues, lack of confidence and body dysmorphic tendencies, all of which accompany the potential stress related to infertility.2019, Bryan Woodward, Jayant Mehta, editors, Female Infertility: Core Principles and Clinical Management, JP Medical, →ISBN, page 31
   • “The patient spoke once or twice about a nightmare. Perhaps there was some mention of mirrors, and while some counsel removing mirrors to avoid encouraging dysmorphic tendencies, we find that such a practice might create greater harm,” said Hughes, now very much the polite and civilized man of...2022, Rosemary Jones, The Deadly Grimoire: An Arkham Horror Novel, Aconyte Books, →ISBN, page 204