continence
/ˈkɑntɪnəns/
noun
- The ability to control one's bladder and bowel movements.
- After the surgery, the patient worked with a therapist to regain continence.
- The nurse explained exercises that can help improve continence in older adults.
- Good continence is often taken for granted until a person has a medical issue.
- Self-control or restraint, especially in relation to desires or appetites.
- The monk practiced continence by fasting and avoiding luxury.
- He admired her continence in refusing to gossip about others.
- In many philosophies, continence is seen as a path to inner peace.
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