Incontinence Definition

ĭn-kŏntə-nəns
noun
The quality or state of being incontinent.
American Heritage Medicine

(dated) Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.

Wiktionary
(medicine) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).
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Other Word Forms of Incontinence

Noun

Singular:
incontinence
Plural:
incontinences

Origin of Incontinence

  • From Old French incontinence, from Latin incontinentia.

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Incontinence Sentence Examples

  • The nocturnal enuresis or urinary incontinence of children and of adults is frequently relieved by this drug.

  • Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder.

  • In 1535 the royal commissioners visited the abbey and reported four of its inmates, including the abbot, for incontinence.

  • It's necessary to outline any special needs upfront and address the level of care required for issues such as diets, social behavior, mobility assistance, incontinence, night assistance, and personal care.

  • Causes of incontinence In older people a number of common physiological changes may affect the ability to maintain continence In older people a number of common physiological changes may affect the ability to maintain continence.

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