Incontinence: meaning, definitions and examples

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incontinence

 

[ ษชnหˆkษ’ntษชnษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Incontinence is the inability to control urination or defecation. It can affect people of all ages, but it is more common in older adults. This condition can be caused by various factors, including certain medical conditions, medications, or as a result of weakened pelvic muscles. There are different types of incontinence, such as urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence, each with its own causes and treatment approaches.

Synonyms

lack of control, uncontrolled leakage.

Examples of usage

  • He suffers from urinary incontinence due to prostate surgery.
  • Fecal incontinence can be a distressing condition for many elderly individuals.
  • Physical therapy can help improve incontinence symptoms.
  • Incontinence pads are often used to manage the condition.

Translations

Translations of the word "incontinence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incontinรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‹เคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Inkontinenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ inkontinensia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะตั€ะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nietrzymanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคฑ็ฆ (ใ—ใฃใใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท incontinence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incontinencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inkontinans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๊ธˆ (silgeum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุณ ุงู„ุจูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inkontinence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inkontinencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฑ็ฆ (shฤซ jฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inkontinenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพรฆgindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทำ™ั€ าฑัั‚ะฐะผะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inkontinensiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incontinencia

Etymology

The term 'incontinence' originates from the Latin word 'incontinentia', which means 'not holding together' or 'lack of restraint'. The prefix 'in-' indicates 'not', while 'continent' comes from the Latin 'continere', meaning 'to hold together' or 'to contain'. In historical contexts, the term was often associated with moral failure or lack of self-control, particularly regarding sexual behavior. Over time, the usage of the word shifted to a more clinical context, focusing on physical inability rather than moral implications. Today, 'incontinence' is primarily used in medical fields to describe the involuntary loss of bodily functions, reflecting advancements in understanding human health and the challenges faced by individuals suffering from this condition.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,538, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.