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).
External links and references may no longer work. Synonym: Moebius sequence, Mobius sequence/syndrome, congenital facial diplegia. This is a complex developmental disorder of the brainstem, where there is a congenital facial palsy (usually bilateral) in association with impairment in abduction of the eyes (also usually bilateral). As well as involving the facial (VII) and abducens nerves(VI), other cranial nerves can be involved.