continence /con·ti·nence/ (kon´tin-ens) the ability to control natural impulses.con´tinent
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con·ti·nence (k n t -nns)n. 1. Self-restraint; moderation. 2. Voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge. 3. Partial or complete abstention from sexual activity. con ti·nent adj. |
Continence
Normal function of the urinary bladder and urethra, allowing fluid flow during urination and completely stopping flow at other times.
Mentioned in: Hypospadias and Epispadias
continence
[kon′tinəns]
Etymology: L, continere, to contain
1 the ability to control bladder or bowel function.
2 the use of self-restraint, particularly in regard to sexual intercourse.
continence
the ability to exercise voluntary control over natural impulses, such as the urge to defecate or urinate.
continence
Self control vis-à-vis defecation, sexual activity, urination
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