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Body image

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body image
n.
1. The cerebral representation of all body sensation organized in the parietal cortex.
2. The subjective concept of one's physical appearance based on self-observation and reactions of others.
Body image
A term that refers to a person s inner picture of his or her outward appearance. It has two components: perceptions of the appearance of one's body, and emotional responses to those perceptions.
Mentioned in: Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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