cholecystokinin (Noun) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK. Freebase (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:
Inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal. Symptoms are present in about 66% of affected people. This may include pain or discomfort especially with coughing, exercise, or bowel movements. Often it gets worse throughout the day and improves when lying down.
If you have an inguinal hernia, one of the first things you may notice is a bulge in your abdomen or groin. This bulge may be the intestine or its contents pushing through muscles in your abdomen. Inguinal hernias are usually simple for doctors to diagnose and surgery is the primary treatment.