| fecal incontinence |
incontinence of the feces, failure of control of the anal sphincters, with involuntary passage of feces and flatus; it may be either psychogenic or organic in origin. See also encopresis.
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| fecal incontinence |
The inability to retain stool between bowel movements. An underlying condition ?such as severe diarrhea, weakness of the anal sphincter muscles, or inflammation in the rectum, anus or perianal area ?may cause fecal incontinence.
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| fecal incontinence |
The inability to hold stool within the colon resulting in soiling of the undergarment.
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| fecal incontinence |
being unable to hold stool in the colon and rectum.
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| fecal incontinence |
the inability to retain feces, resulting in bowel accidents.
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