enuresis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of enuresis
1790–1800; < New Latin < Greek en- en- 2 + ourē- (variant stem of oureîn to urinate) + -sis -sis
Example Sentences
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“One of the key topics in the first part of the memoir is Silverman’s struggle with enuresis, or bedwetting, which extended into her teenage years,” the program wrote.
From New York Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
“For one thing, we can’t be sure what comes first, the enuresis or the dream,” Chervin said.
From Slate ● Feb. 14, 2021
He explained that enuresis can occur at any stage of sleep, not just REM sleep, “when the more vivid and elaborate dreams occur.”
From Slate ● Feb. 14, 2021
“I consider enuresis to be a developmental delay which will improve by itself,” Dr. Abidari said, adding that if the medication is stopped and development has not progressed, “they will wet again.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2010
I mention convulsive attacks and enuresis nocturna, as pathological affections of her childhood which belong to my theme.
From Sleep Walking and Moon Walking A Medico-Literary Study by J. Sadger
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