incontinence

noun

UK/ɪnˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/
US/ɪnˈkɑːn.tə.nəns/

Definitions of incontinence noun

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)medical(醫學)

    The inability to control the excretion of urine or faeces.

    (大小便)失禁

    • As he got older, he began to experience urinary incontinence.

      隨著年齡增長,他開始出現尿失禁的症狀。

    • Nerve damage can lead to bowel and bladder incontinence.

      神經損傷可能導致腸道和膀胱失禁。

    • Some medications can cause temporary incontinence.

      某些藥物可能導致暫時性失禁。