A patient's medical chart includes the word lanugo. You can tell from the chart that the patient has anorexia nervosa. What will you expect to observe when the patient is examined?

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Lanugo refers to fine, downy hair that develops on the face and trunk in response to starvation or malnutrition. This is a common symptom of anorexia nervosa. Brittle bones, a wide-eyed stare, and irregular heartbeat are also commonly associated with anorexia nervosa, but they are not specifically related to the presence of lanugo.

A Patient's Medical Chart Includes the Word Lanugo