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.
Repairing an Inguinal Hernia. Inguinal hernias are repaired in one of two ways, either with open repair or a laparoscopic repair. An open repair involves making a larger external incision (three or four inches long) near the hernia to remove it.