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incontinence

[ in-kon-tn-uhns ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the inability to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urine or feces.
Philosophy: Older Use. a lack of self-control, especially of sexual desire.
Rare. emotional incontinence ( def ).

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Word History and Origins

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Old French or Latin incontentia “incontinence (of urine); lack of self-control,” equivalent to in- negative prefix + continentia “a holding back, retention”; in- ³( def ) continence

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The team hope the podcast will remind listeners that urinary incontinence is avoidable.

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Pelvic mesh was considered the gold-standard treatment for incontinence and prolapse in women for many years, to give weak or damaged tissue extra support.

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Salma says her son and daughter were traumatised by the experience and have suffered from incontinence since.

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The issue made headlines earlier this week, when a diabetic patient with incontinence issues said he ended up soiling himself at a Bryan Adams concert due to unavailability of washrooms at the venue.

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Other potential complications include urinary or bowel incontinence, the Cleveland Clinic says.

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incontestable incontinent

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