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continence
noun as in self-restraint
Example Sentences
They had had a tick list of tasks to complete and often that was too long to include meaningful engagement, support with eating or unhurried continence care.
At other times, staff failed to change continence aids regularly enough.
The brain’s ability to regulate bodily functions, like swallowing and continence, erodes.
She said children were being failed in areas where there was no dedicated children's continence service.
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.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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