Definition of Continence
Continence
con·ti·nence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The ability to control one's bodily functions, especially urination and defecation.
e.g. The doctor praised the patient's continence after the successful surgery.
(noun)
the ability to control one's bowls voluntarily;
e.g. Young children, such as newborns and toddlers, have little to no continence.
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