stress urinary (YOOR-ih-NEHR-ee) incontinence (in-KON-tih-nents)
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stress urinary (YOOR-ih-NEHR-ee) incontinence (in-KON-tih-nents)
Leakage of urine caused by actions--such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, running, or lifting--that place pressure on the bladder from inside the body. Stress urinary incontinence can result from either a fallen bladder or weak sphincter muscles.

Context: Urologic Diseases

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