Incontinence
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈkɑːntənəns/
Incontinence (noun)
- A condition where a person cannot control urine, causing it to leak or pass without warning.
- A condition where a person cannot control stool, causing it to leak or pass without warning.
- A general term for not being able to control waste release from the body.
Examples
- Incontinence can cause loss of bladder control during daily activities.
- She experiences incontinence and struggles with loss of bladder control at night.