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stress incontinence

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A sudden, involuntary release of urine caused by muscular strain accompanying laughing, sneezing, coughing, or exercise, seen primarily in older women with weakened pelvic musculature.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun urinary incontinence that occurs when involuntary pressure is put on the bladder by coughing or laughing or sneezing or lifting or straining

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