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enuresis definition

enu·resis (en′yo̵̅o̅ rē′sis)

noun pl. enureses -·ses

inability to control urination; esp., involuntary bed-wetting

Etymology: ModL < Gr enourein, to urinate in: see en- & urine

Related Forms:

  • enuretic en′u·ret′ic (-ret′ik) adjective

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