incontinence
noun/ɪnˈkɑntɪnəns/
Frequency rank: #14,078 most common English word
Meaning
the inability to control the release of urine or feces from the body.
Example sentence
After the surgery, the patient experienced incontinence and needed to wear protective garments.
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