Bedwetting alarm
Bedwetting Alarm
A Bedwetting Alarm (pronunciation: /ˈbɛdˌwɛtɪŋ əˈlɑːrm/) is a type of behavioral therapy device used to treat nocturnal enuresis, commonly known as bedwetting.
Etymology
The term "Bedwetting Alarm" is derived from the English words "bed", "wetting", and "alarm". "Bed" is from the Old English bedd, "wetting" is the present participle of the verb "wet", and "alarm" comes from the Old French alarme, meaning "to arms" or "a call to arms".
Function
A Bedwetting Alarm is designed to awaken individuals when they begin to urinate during sleep. The device typically consists of a moisture sensor that is placed in the individual's underwear and an alarm unit which is attached to the individual's clothing. When the sensor detects moisture, it triggers the alarm unit to sound, vibrate, or both, thereby waking the individual and allowing them to stop urinating and go to the bathroom.
Related Terms
- Enuresis: The medical term for involuntary urination, especially by children at night.
- Behavioral Therapy: A type of therapy that focuses on changing or eliminating unwanted behaviors.
- Conditioning: A learning process in which behavior is affected or controlled by its consequences.
- Urology: The branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function and disorders of the urinary system.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bedwetting alarm
- Wikipedia's article - Bedwetting alarm
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