enuresis

English

Etymology

From Latin enuresis, from Ancient Greek ἐνούρησις (enoúrēsis); surface analysis parses uresis as a constituent.

Noun

enuresis (countable and uncountable, plural enureses)

  1. Involuntary urination: urinary incontinence.
  2. Such incontinence at nighttime, especially during sleep.

Synonyms

  • (urinary incontinence): urorrhea (dated, uncommon)
  • (urinary incontinence at night, especially during sleep): bedwetting (informal), nocturesis

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Spanish

Noun

enuresis f (plural enuresis)

  1. enuresis, bedwetting

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