noun
- involuntary urination, especially during sleep; bedwetting.
Usage: medical term; commonly used in pediatric and clinical contexts
Examples
- Enuresis is common in young children and usually resolves by age five or six.
- The doctor explained that nocturnal enuresis affects about 15% of five-year-olds.
- Treatment options for enuresis include behavioral therapy and moisture alarms.
- Stress and anxiety can sometimes trigger episodes of enuresis in children.
- Parents should avoid punishing a child for enuresis, as it is not intentional.
- The pediatrician recommended limiting fluids before bedtime to help manage enuresis.