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.
About inguinal hernia repair. Inguinal hernia surgery (hernioplasty) is an operation to repair an inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia is a lump in your groin. It happens when fatty tissue or a part of your bowel pokes through a weakness in your muscles around your abdomen and groin. Inguinal hernia surgery can push the bulge back into place.