urge incontinence

a type of urinary incontinence involving a sudden, strong desire to urinate followed by involuntary contractions of the bladder regardless of the amount of urine in the bladder. Because the bladder actually contracts, urine is released quickly, making it difficult for people with urge incontinence to predict or control the occurrence of the problem.

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December 22nd 2024

alternating perspective

the abrupt transition from one perspective to another that occurs when an ambiguous figure is viewed. Only one perspective can be perceived at a given time. See Necker cube; reversible figure; Rubin’s figure.