bed-wetting
noun
bed-wet·ting
ˈbed-ˌwe-tiŋ 
: enuresis especially when occurring in bed during sleep
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While in foster care, the daughter was involuntarily hospitalized and forcibly medicated, while the toddler and his brother started bed-wetting and engaging in self-harm.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
Equally perfect for elderly care, bed-wetting children and potty training.
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Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
The victim also allegedly suffered from bed-wetting and other behavioral issues.
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Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
The autoimmune condition typically causes symptoms like insatiable thirst, bed-wetting, frequent bathroom trips, weight loss, and emotional challenges, among others.
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Tiffany Ayuda,
SELF,
10 Nov. 2023
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
Equally perfect for elderly care, bed-wetting children and potty training.
—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
The victim also allegedly suffered from bed-wetting and other behavioral issues.
—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
The autoimmune condition typically causes symptoms like insatiable thirst, bed-wetting, frequent bathroom trips, weight loss, and emotional challenges, among others.
—
Tiffany Ayuda,
SELF,
10 Nov. 2023
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“Bed-wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-wetting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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