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Incontinence refers to a loss of control over a personal function. The two main types are urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence. Incontinence is often used to refer to urinary incontinence because this type is more common. ...more »
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Involuntary urination or defecation - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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