incontinence
n.n. the inability to control your body's natural functions, such as urinating or passing gas. It is a medical condition that affects many people as they get older.
n. the loss of voluntary control over the excretion of urine or faeces. Often used in clinical contexts to describe a symptom of various neurological or physical conditions.
The patient requires assistance with incontinence management.
As the population ages, the demand for specialized products to manage urinary incontinence continues to rise.
While occasional incontinence is common in young children, persistent issues in adults often signal underlying health problems that require immediate medical intervention and lifestyle adjustments.
From Middle English incontinence, from Old French incontinence, from Latin incontinentia.