incontinence

Meanings

• Noun

  The inability to control the passing of urine from the bladder or the passing of feces from the rectum.

  - "She suffered from incontinence after giving birth."
  - "Incontinence is a common problem for older adults."

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Antonyms

continence

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Synonyms

acrasia , incontinency

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incontinence
preeminence , continence , eminence

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Variants

List of all variants of incontinence that leads to same result
incontinence , incontinences , stress incontinence , urge incontinence

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Etymology

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From the Latin incontinentia, meaning 'lack of control'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 experience some form of incontinence.

2. Incontinence is not a normal part of aging, but it is common and treatable.

3. There are different types of incontinence, including stress, urge, overflow, and functional incontinence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urinary Incontinence: A type of incontinence characterized by the loss of bladder control.

2. Fecal Incontinence: A type of incontinence characterized by the loss of bowel control.

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Culture

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Incontinence is a common health issue, especially for older adults and those with certain medical conditions. It can lead to social embarrassment and affect quality of life. Incontinence has been a topic of discussion in literature and art, with works exploring the emotional and physical challenges it presents.

How to Memorize "incontinence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is unable to control their urine or bowel movements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of embarrassment or shame that comes with losing control of bodily functions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I CAN'T to remember the different types of incontinence: Urinary, Constipation, Antidiuretic, Neurological, and Transient.

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