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Incontinence Underwear and Briefs.


Briggs Briggs   , Henry 1561-1630.

English mathematician who devised the decimal-based system of logarithms and invented the modern method of long division.
 Corporation's extensive incontinence incontinence

Inability to control excretion. Starting and stopping urination relies on normal function in pelvic and abdominal muscles, diaphragm, and control nerves. Babies' nervous systems are too immature for urinary control. Later incontinence may reflect disorders (e.g.
 product line features latex-free Prevail Protective Underwear and latex-free Prevail Briefs. Prevail Protective Underwear features a pull-up-style brief with a breathable breath·a·ble  
adj.
1. Suitable or pleasant for breathing: breathable air.

2. Permitting air to pass through: a breathable fabric.
, cloth-like cover and offers comfort, with the feel of regular underwear. Prevail Briefs are made of super-absorbent polymer-filled mat, with a unique body-shape design. A blue stay-dry strip provides extra protection between moisture moisture

wetness due to any liquid; usually refers to water as a component, e.g. in feed.


moisture free
a substance heated at 220°F (105°C) to constant weight. Called also oven-dry or 100% dry matter.
 and skin, and a wetness indicator changes color when the brief is wet. Refastenable tape tabs ensure a snug fit.
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Title Annotation:Product Information; Company Business and Marketing; Briggs Corporation
Publication:Nursing Homes
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jan 1, 2001
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