Definition
Involuntary urination, particularly during sleep (bedwetting). The medical term that makes parents feel less alone at 2 AM laundry sessions.
Example Usage
The pediatrician reassured the parents that nocturnal enuresis is common in children under seven and often resolves spontaneously.
Origin
From Greek 'enourein' meaning 'to urinate in'
Fun Fact
About 15% of five-year-olds experience enuresis, and there's often a strong genetic component—blame grandpa.
Source: Pediatric and urology terminology
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