Continent

continence /con·ti·nence/ (kon´tin-ens) the ability to control natural impulses.con´tinent

con·ti·nence (k

-n

ns)

1. Self-restraint; moderation.

2. Voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge.

3. Partial or complete abstention from sexual activity.

conti·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 [kon´tĭ-nens]

the ability to exercise voluntary control over natural impulses, such as the urge to defecate or urinate. adj., adj con´tinent.

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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