enuresis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Latin enuresis, from Ancient Greek ἐνούρησις (enoúrēsis); surface analysis parses uresis as a constituent.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Involuntary urination: urinary incontinence.
- (countable, uncountable) Such incontinence at nighttime, especially during sleep.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| enureses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
nocturesis (urinary incontinence at night, especially during sleep) · urorrhea (urinary incontinence) · bedwetting (urinary incontinence at night, especially during sleep)