bed-wetting

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bed-wetting

A child feels upset after bed-wetting during the night.

Definition

Noun: 1. Enuresis during sleep: The involuntary discharge of urine while asleep. This is particularly common in young children and is typically outgrown.

Usage
  • Bed-wetting is used as a non-technical, common term for nocturnal enuresis. It describes a condition, not a single event.
  • It functions as a subject, object, or the focus of discussion in a sentence.
  • Example: "The doctor reassured the parents that bed-wetting is a normal phase for many children."
Examples
  • "Persistent bed-wetting beyond age seven may warrant a consultation with a pediatrician."
  • "Strategies like limiting fluids before bedtime can help manage bed-wetting."
  • "He felt embarrassed about his bed-wetting, but his family was very supportive."
Advanced Usage
  • "Primary bed-wetting": Refers to a child who has never achieved consistent dry nights.
  • "Secondary bed-wetting": Refers to a child who starts wetting the bed again after a period of at least six months of being dry at night.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bed-wetter (noun): A person, typically a child, who wets the bed.
    • Example: "The camp had a discreet protocol for bed-wetters."
  • Nocturnal enuresis (noun): The formal medical term for bed-wetting.
  • Enuresis (noun): The broader medical term for involuntary urination, which can occur during the day (diurnal enuresis) or night (nocturnal enuresis).
Synonyms
  • Nocturnal enuresis (formal)
  • Sleep enuresis
Notes on Meaning
  • Bed-wetting specifically implies the act happens during sleep. It is distinct from daytime incontinence.
  • While often associated with childhood, it can occasionally persist into adolescence or adulthood, which may have different underlying causes.
bed-wetting

A child feels upset after bed-wetting during the night.

Noun
  1. enuresis during sleep; especially common in children (who usually outgrow it)