APA Dictionary of Psychology
incontinence
- n.
- an inability to control basic body functions, such as urination and defecation (see fecal incontinence; urinary incontinence). Incontinence is often caused by bodily and neurological injury or damage or physical abnormalities and changes.
- an inability to restrain sexual impulses. —incontinent adj.
Updated on 04/19/2018
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