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.
Hernias in women can cause chronic pelvic pain, and hernia repair is very effective at eliminating the cause of this pain. Indirect inguinal hernias develop due to the natural weakness in the internal inguinal ring. This is the most common inguinal hernia in both men and women, representing about 2/3 of these defects.