Enuresis

usgb/ˌenjʊˈriːsɪs/
noun

The unintentional release of pee by a person who is usually old enough to have bladder control.

The child's enuresis was a source of concern for the parents, requiring a visit to the pediatrician.
Visual representation of "enuresis" - The unintentional release of pee by a person who is usually old enough to have bladder control.

Often appears as...

  • bedwetting enuresis
  • primary enuresis

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Age Specific

Enuresis usually concerns children who haven't fully developed bladder control.

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His son's enuresis at age 10 worried them, though the doctor reassured it was quite common.
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Medical Term

Enuresis is a clinical term; in everyday language, people often use 'bedwetting'.

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The clinic specializes in the treatment of enuresis in adolescents.
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Sensitive Topic

Discussions surrounding enuresis can be embarrassing, so sensitivity is important.

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The teacher privately discussed the child's enuresis with the parents.
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