People preoccupied with the idea that their body is not lean or muscular enough may have a clinical condition known as "muscle ____________ disorder."

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Muscle dysmorphia disorder, also known as bigorexia, is a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder where individuals have an obsessive preoccupation with their perceived lack of muscularity or leanness, despite having a muscular physique. Somatotype refers to a person's body shape or build, and athletic refers to engaging in sports or physical activity. Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors.

People Preoccupied with the Idea That Their Body Is Not