Enuresis ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Enuresis ( noun )

1. The involuntary urination, typically in children or adolescents, that occurs during the day or at night.
2. Bedwetting, incontinence at night, nocturnal enuresis is the medical term for a child who wets the bed.

Origin:

From the greek word "enourein" meaning "to urinate".

Examples:

1. Enuresis is a common problem among children and can be treated with behavioral therapy.
2. The parents were concerned about the child's enuresis and sought medical advice.
3. Enuresis is a common cause of sleep disturbance in children.
4. The child was embarrassed about her enuresis and avoided sleepovers.
5. The child's enuresis was treated with a bedwetting alarm.

(As a verb)

Enuresis ( verb )

1. The involuntary urination, typically in children or adolescents, that occurs during the day or at night.
2. Bedwetting, incontinence at night, nocturnal enuresis is the medical term for a child who wets the bed.

Origin:

From the greek word "enourein" meaning "to urinate".

Examples:

1. Enuresis is a common problem among children and can be treated with behavioral therapy.
2. The parents were concerned about the child's enuresis and sought medical advice.
3. Enuresis is a common cause of sleep disturbance in children.
4. The child was embarrassed about her enuresis and avoided sleepovers.
5. The child's enuresis was treated with a bedwetting alarm.