noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Nocturnal enuresis: involuntary urination (urinary incontinence) at night, especially during sleep. no-plural, uncommon
2. 2
   Nocturia (urinary frequency and/or urgency at night, prompting awakening and trips to the toilet). no-plural, rare

Synonyms

All synonyms

bedwettingenuresis

Etymology

From noct- + -uresis.

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