Nycturia vs. Nocturia — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Nycturia and Nocturia
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Nycturia
Nocturia
Nocturia
Nocturia is defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as “the complaint that the individual has to wake at night one or more times for voiding (i.e. to urinate).” The term is derived from Latin nox, night, and Greek [τα] ούρα, urine.
Nycturia
Excessive urination at night; especially common in older men
Nocturia
(medicine) A frequent need to arise during the night in order to urinate.
Nocturia
Excessive urination at night; especially common in older men
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