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continence

/ˈkɒntɪnəns/ · noun

Meaning

  1. (urology) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.
  2. Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence.
  3. Uninterrupted course; continuity.

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Sources

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