continence

Example Sentences

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The brain’s ability to regulate bodily functions, like swallowing and continence, erodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

When treating the prostate gland, for example, medics want to avoid damage to the nearby bladder or rectum, which could leave patients with lifelong continence issues.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023

Any chance Sally or Ed has anxiety, digestive or continence issues, hearing loss …?

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2023

"The bed was soaked in urine. The continence pad between her legs was also soaked in urine, the door wide open, no underwear on. It was a mixed ward as well," Heather says.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2022

"Tut, tut, I wish I could make it plain that Curtain Wells exists for the continence, not the encouragement of appetites."

From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton