incontinence

/ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ · noun

Meaning

Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.
(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

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Related words

incontinency(English)dissoluteness(English)self-gratification(English)continence(English)prostatectomy(English)urine(English)intemperance(English)immoderation(English)encopresis(English)flatus(English)enuresis(English)prolapse(English)

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