noun
- plural of bedwetting; instances or episodes of involuntarily urinating in bed during sleep
Usage: commonly used in medical and developmental contexts; often refers to a condition in children, though can occur in adults
Examples
- The doctor discussed the frequency of bedwettings with the parents.
- Bedwettings are common in young children and usually resolve with age.
- The pediatrician recommended strategies to reduce bedwettings at night.
- Several bedwettings per week prompted a visit to the clinic.
- Stress and anxiety can sometimes trigger bedwettings in children.