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.
Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure. Inguinal hernias occur when part of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity (omentum) or intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdomen â often along the inguinal canal, which carries the spermatic cord in men.