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continence
[kon-tn-uhns]
noun
self-restraint or abstinence, especially in regard to sexual activity; temperance; moderation.
Physiology., the ability to voluntarily control urinary and fecal discharge.
Other Word Forms
- noncontinence noun
- noncontinency noun
- uncontinence noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of continence1
Example Sentences
They had had a tick list of tasks to complete and often that was too long to include meaningful engagement, support with eating or unhurried continence care.
At other times, staff failed to change continence aids regularly enough.
The brain’s ability to regulate bodily functions, like swallowing and continence, erodes.
She said children were being failed in areas where there was no dedicated children's continence service.
When treating the prostate gland, for example, medics want to avoid damage to the nearby bladder or rectum, which could leave patients with lifelong continence issues.
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