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continence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | continency |
| Type of | self-denial, self-discipline |
| Derivation | continent |
Examples of continence
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Continence was defined as the use of no absorbent pads or no leakage of urine.
From the sciencedaily.com
The cases mentioned largely concern, not clerical celibacy, but clerical continence.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The school nurse or your GP can direct you to a special continence clinic or service.
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Even with this technique, the rates of postoperative continence remain low.
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All forms of prostatectomy have been shown to have roughly equivalent continence rates.
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The British state has continued to expand after a period of continence.
From the economist.com
Their women are slimmer, their infants models of continence and breeding.
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Though the new code frowns on promiscuity, it also concedes the difficulty of continence.
From the time.com
The strict fasting, penance and continence is taken out of the beliefs of the Vaishnavites.
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- The exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
- Voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
- The voluntary control of urination and defecation; Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence
- Ability to hold in a bowel movement or urine.
- Another activity of daily living - The ability to maintain control of bowel and bladder function. Or, when unable to maintain control these functions, the ability to perform associated personal hygiene (including caring for catheter or colostomy bag).
- An activity of daily living - the ability of the body to control urination or bowel movements or both.
- The ability to retain a bodily discharge (urine or fecal) voluntarily.
- The ability to exercise voluntary control over the urge (hold) to void (urinate) or defecate until an appropriate time and place can be found to void (or have a bowel movement).
- The ability to voluntarily control emptying of the bladder and bowel
