Can You Be Disfigured?
Overview. Disfigurement, Whether Caused by a Benign or Malignant Condition, Often Leads to Severe Psychosocial Problems Such as Negative Body Image...
Overview. Disfigurement, whether caused by a benign or malignant condition, often leads to severe psychosocial problems such as negative body image; depression; difficulties in one's social, sexual, and professional lives; prejudice; and intolerance. ... A case of voluntary disfigurement is that of St.
Is it wrong to say disfigured?
Disfigurement/disfigured
NCDJ Recommendation: Do not call someone “disfigured” as it is considered derogatory. Refer specifically to the physical changes.
What does disfigured body mean?
an objective defect of appearance related to a congenital malformation, physical injury, or any disease process that modifies the physical integrity of the individual.