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.
What is Inguinal hernia? Inguinal hernia: Protrusion of the intestines out of the groin area. Inguinal hernia: An abdominal hernia with an external bulge in the GROIN region. Inguinal hernia: hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males.