enuresis

[ en-yuh-ree-sis ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. lack of control of urination, especially during sleep; urinary incontinence; bedwetting.

enuresis

/ ˌɛnjʊˈriːsɪs; ˌɛnjʊˈrɛtɪk /

noun

1. involuntary discharge of urine, esp during sleep

Derived Forms

• enuretic, adjectivenoun

Other Words From

• en·u·ret·ic [en-y, uh, -, ret, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enuresis¹

1790–1800; < New Latin < Greek en- en- ² + ourē- (variant stem of oureîn to urinate) + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of enuresis¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek en- ² + ourein to urinate, from ouron urine

Example Sentences

There is undoubtedly a connection between nocturnal enuresis and sexual activities, sometimes masturbation.

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Nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting) usually is found to "run in families."

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It is usually taught that a great variety of causes is concerned in producing enuresis.

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It is said that enuresis may be due to a deficiency of the thyroid secretion, and that it can be cured by thyroid extract.

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There are certain points in the behaviour of a child with enuresis which seem to point to this conclusion.

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