25.4.1 Data elements. The data dictionary defines each data element, assigns it a meaningful name, specifies both its logical and physical characteristics, and records information concerning how it is used. Table 25.1 summarizes the type of information that might be recorded in the data dictionary.
General Discussion. Moebius syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by weakness or paralysis (palsy) of multiple cranial nerves, most often the 6th (abducens) and 7th (facial) nerves. Other cranial nerves are sometimes affected. The disorder is present at birth (congenital).
SjÃ¶grenâs syndrome is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes dryness of the eyes, mouth and other body parts. Sjogrenâs Syndrome Symptoms. Dry eyes and mouth (also known as sicca syndrome) are the most common signs of SjÃ¶grenâs, but the disease may affect other parts of the body.