Definition
parureses
noun
- Plural of paruresis; a condition in which a person is unable to urinate in the presence of others or in public restrooms.
Usage: medical; psychology
Examples
- Some individuals experience parureses when using public restrooms.
- Parureses can significantly impact a person's quality of life and social activities.
- Treatment for parureses may include cognitive behavioral therapy or gradual exposure techniques.
- The condition of parureses is more common than many people realize.
- Healthcare providers can help patients manage parureses through various therapeutic approaches.