Incontinent
adjective
Not able to control bodily functions, especially urination or defecation.
The elderly man became incontinent after his surgery.
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Medical
adjective
Lacking self-restraint, control or moderation.
In his incontinent fury, he broke the vase.
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Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Unable or failing to retain or keep in.
The bag is incontinent and leaks water.
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Disapproving
adjective
Not able to control bodily functions, especially urination or defecation.
The elderly man became incontinent after his surgery.
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Medical
adjective
Lacking self-restraint, control or moderation.
In his incontinent fury, he broke the vase.
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Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Unable or failing to retain or keep in.
The bag is incontinent and leaks water.
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Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used in health care to discuss conditions affecting control over urination or bowel movements.
Patients with neurological issues may be incontinent.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
Discussing incontinence requires sensitivity, as it can be an embarrassing topic for some.
The nurse discussed the incontinent symptoms with her patient privately.
Pro Tip 3/3Age-Related
Commonly associated with elderly individuals but can affect all ages.
Incontinent issues are not exclusive to older adults.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used in health care to discuss conditions affecting control over urination or bowel movements.
Patients with neurological issues may be incontinent.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
Discussing incontinence requires sensitivity, as it can be an embarrassing topic for some.
The nurse discussed the incontinent symptoms with her patient privately.
Pro Tip 3/3Age-Related
Commonly associated with elderly individuals but can affect all ages.
Incontinent issues are not exclusive to older adults.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used in health care to discuss conditions affecting control over urination or bowel movements.
Patients with neurological issues may be incontinent.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
Discussing incontinence requires sensitivity, as it can be an embarrassing topic for some.
The nurse discussed the incontinent symptoms with her patient privately.
Pro Tip 3/3Age-Related
Commonly associated with elderly individuals but can affect all ages.
Incontinent issues are not exclusive to older adults.
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Inside a Dog Retirement...
dogs can't walk on the roads we have to happy and wiki and they have little carts so they can go out in the yard and run and get some exercise that way and we have dogs who are incontinent dogs with cardiac problems respiratory ailments and so we just get them the best care that we possibly can from
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Sheryl WuDunn: Our...
She got pregnant, ran to the bush to have the baby, but you know, her body was very immature, and she ended up having obstructed labor. The baby died, and she ended up with a fistula. So that meant she was incontinent; she couldn't control her wastes.
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Images of strength and...
after her posit her successful reconstructive surgery after fistula which is a hole in the birthing the birthing canal that happens to women after prolonged labor and can render her incontinent we're in suffering fistula in
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Inside a Dog Retirement...
dogs can't walk on the roads we have to happy and wiki and they have little carts so they can go out in the yard and run and get some exercise that way and we have dogs who are incontinent dogs with cardiac problems respiratory ailments and so we just get them the best care that we possibly can from
Video examples
Sheryl WuDunn: Our...
She got pregnant, ran to the bush to have the baby, but you know, her body was very immature, and she ended up having obstructed labor. The baby died, and she ended up with a fistula. So that meant she was incontinent; she couldn't control her wastes.
Video examples
Images of strength and...
after her posit her successful reconstructive surgery after fistula which is a hole in the birthing the birthing canal that happens to women after prolonged labor and can render her incontinent we're in suffering fistula in
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Debi Mazar
American Actress
When you come into our house, you get a flavor for our life, our travels, our kids, our 18-year-old poodle who is like, blind, deaf and incontinent but so happy.
Quote examples
Debi Mazar
American Actress
When you come into our house, you get a flavor for our life, our travels, our kids, our 18-year-old poodle who is like, blind, deaf and incontinent but so happy.
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