continence

UK
/ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tɪ.nəns/

Übersetzungen

continencesubstantiv
continenceAu sens de maîtrise de soi, notamment sur le plan sexuel.
The monk took a vow of continence as part of his spiritual practice.
Le moine a fait vœu de continence dans le cadre de sa pratique spirituelle.
continenceAu sens médical : capacité à contrôler les fonctions urinaires et intestinales.
After the surgery, the patient worked on exercises to improve continence.
Après l'opération, le patient a fait des exercices pour améliorer sa continence.
continenceadjektiv
UK
/ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tɪ.nəns/
Attributive use of the noun in compounds such as "continence products"; not gradable.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
continenceS'emploie surtout dans le registre médical, dans des expressions comme « produits de continence ».

Definitionen

continencesubstantiv
Self-restraint or moderation, especially in regard to sexual activity.
The monk took a vow of continence as part of his spiritual practice.
The ability to control bodily functions, particularly the bladder and bowels.
After the surgery, the patient worked on exercises to improve continence.
continenceadjektiv
Relating to the control of bladder and bowel functions or to self-restraint from bodily discharges.
The hospital stocks a wide range of continence products for patients recovering from surgery.