(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).
“The socialite's lavish party was a display of incontinence, as guests engaged in unrestrained indulgence and excessive behavior throughout the night.”
“Autonomic dysfunction can cause urinary retention or, less frequently, bladder or bowel incontinence.”
“Short-term use of anticholinergics or antidiarrheal agents may be effective in combating incontinence associated with diarrhea.”