continence

Definition

The ability to control the excretion of urine and feces. Also used to mean self-restraint, particularly sexual abstinence.

日本語 尿と糞の排泄を制御する能力。特に性的禁欲を含む自己抑制を意味する場合もある。

Example

"After the surgery, it took several weeks for him to regain bladder continence."