continence

Definitions

con- (together, thoroughly) + tin (worn-down ten 'hold') + -ence (state) = 'the state of holding together / holding in.' Latin continēre meant 'to hold back, contain.' Continence is holding yourself in — restraining an urge. In older usage that meant moral self-control; in modern medicine it specifically means the bodily control of holding in urine or stool.

Common Collocations

• 1.bladder continence膀胱自控
• 2.urinary continence排尿自控
• 3.sexual continence性节制
• 4.regain continence恢复自控能力

Example Sentences

• 1.

  After surgery, she gradually regained bladder continence.

• 2.

  The monk's vows demanded strict continence.

• 3.

  Continence problems are common in elderly patients.