Published : 2024-10-04

The Role of the Referent in Terminology: Survey on the Perception of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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This study explores the notion of referent in terminology, focusing on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). We delve into the relationship between object, concept, referent, and term, highlighting their interdependence and their impact on the perception of this pathology. With a questionnaire, we analyze the denominative variants of BDD and examine how these terms shape the mental representations of this medical condition, often generating negative connotations.

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referent, term, connotation, denominative variation, body dysmorphic disorder



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Roczniki Humanistyczne · ISSN 0035-7707 | eISSN 2544-5200 | DOI: 10.18290/rh
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