Understanding Fecal Incontinence

A nursing student is reviewing their course material on physiological integrity, specifically focusing on basic care and comfort related to elimination. The student learns that the process of bowel elimination relies heavily on the body’s ability to maintain a healthy digestive system. This includes understanding the functions of the large intestine, rectum, and anus. The student must fill in the blank regarding the most common term used to describe the loss of bowel control. Therefore, the statement to complete is: 'The medical term for the loss of bowel control is __________.'