Online Google Dictionary

continence 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
  1. the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
  2. voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
  3. The voluntary control of urination and defecation; Moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence
  4. ability to hold in a bowel movement or urine.
  5. Another activity of daily living - The ability to maintain control of bowel and bladder function. Or, when unable to maintain control these functions, the ability to perform associated personal hygiene (including caring for catheter or colostomy bag).
  6. an activity of daily living - the ability of the body to control urination or bowel movements or both.
  7. the ability to retain a bodily discharge (urine or fecal) voluntarily.
  8. The ability to exercise voluntary control over the urge (hold) to void (urinate) or defecate until an appropriate time and place can be found to void (or have a bowel movement).
  9. The ability to voluntarily control emptying of the bladder and bowel
  10. ability to control urination and bowel stimulation