enuresis

noun

en·​ure·​sis ˌen-yu̇-ˈrē-səs How to pronounce enuresis (audio)
: the involuntary discharge of urine : incontinence of urine
enuretic
ˌen-yu̇-ˈre-tik How to pronounce enuresis (audio)
adjective or noun

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This is known as enuresis, or an involuntary release of urine during sleep. — Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024 This situation is called nocturnal enuresis, which may be one of the first signs of type 1 diabetes.14 Nocturnal enuresis is a typical symptom of type 1 diabetes in children. — Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek enourein to urinate in, wet the bed, from en- + ourein to urinate — more at urine

First Known Use

circa 1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enuresis was circa 1800

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enuresis

noun
en·​ure·​sis ˌen-yu̇-ˈrē-səs How to pronounce enuresis (audio)
plural enureses -ˌsēz How to pronounce enuresis (audio)
: an involuntary discharge of urine : incontinence of urine
enuretic
-ˈret-ik How to pronounce enuresis (audio)
adjective or noun

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