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.
Most people with an inguinal hernia have pain, and repairing the hernia will alleviate the pain. In. addition an inguinal hernia is potentially dangerous as the herniated bowel may become incarcerated. leading to bowel obstruction or strangulation as a result of the blood supply to the bowel being.