continence (redirected from Continent)

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

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con·ti·nence (knt-nns)

n.

1. Self-restraint; moderation.

2. Voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge.

3. Partial or complete abstention from sexual activity.

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conti·nent adj.

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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

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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.

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continence

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

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continence

Self control vis-à-vis defecation, sexual activity, urination