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. A hernia is a lump or protrusion of an organ (usually the small bowel or fatty material) through a weakness or opening in the muscle wall of the abdomen (tummy).It is usually seen as a bulge under the skin. A hernia is a bulge under the skin through a weakness or opening in the muscle wall of the abdomen. 2  Once the diagnosis of a hernia is made, surgical repair (herniotomy) will be performed. 3  In any surgical procedure there are risks of anaesthetic side-effects, wound infection and bleeding.