enuresis

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Noun enuresis has 1 sense

enuresis, urinary incontinence - inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination
--₁ is a kind of incontinence, incontinency
--₁ has particulars:
bed-wetting; overflow incontinence; stress incontinence; urge incontinence

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Enuresis

Definition: Enuresis is the medical term used to describe the involuntary discharge of urine, especially during sleep; commonly referred to as bedwetting.

Senses:

Noun: The act or instance of involuntary discharge of urine, usually during sleep.
Verb: To urinate involuntarily, particularly during sleep.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: She had been struggling with enuresis throughout her childhood.
Noun: The doctor recommended therapy to treat his enuresis.
Verb: The toddler accidentally enuresis the bed.
Verb: He enuresises frequently, which is indicative of a deeper medical issue.