fecal incontinence; anal leakage
Medical term for the inability to control bowel movements. Used in clinical contexts.
便失禁は高齢者に多い症状の一つです。
Fecal incontinence is one of the common symptoms in the elderly.
医師に便失禁の治療法について相談した。
I consulted a doctor about treatment for fecal incontinence.
Compound of 便 (feces) + 失禁 (incontinence). The reading しっきん is the standard on'yomi for 失禁.