continence

• Substantivo que designa a capacidade de controlar as funções fisiológicas do corpo, especialmente a bexiga e o intestino, ou, em sentido mais amplo, o autocontrole e a moderação.

A noun referring to the ability to control bodily functions, especially the bladder and bowel, or more broadly, self-restraint and moderation.

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1. Self-restraintC1formal

   The ability to control one's desires, especially sexual urges or bodily functions.

   Continência

   • The monk practiced continence as part of his spiritual discipline.
   • Continence is often valued in certain religious traditions.
   • He admired her continence in the face of temptation.

   Sinônimosabstinencechastitymoderationself-controlself-restrainttemperance

   Antônimosdissolutenessincontinenceintemperancelicentiousnesslustfulnessunrestraintwantonness

2. Bodily controlC1formalmedical

   The ability to voluntarily control the excretion of bodily waste.

   Controle dos esfíncteres

   • The patient regained continence after the surgery.
   • Bladder continence is a normal developmental milestone in children.
   • The doctor discussed strategies for maintaining continence.

   Sinônimoscontrol

   Antônimosincontinence