stress urinary incontinence

Pronunciation: (YOOR-ih-NEHR-ee) (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.