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 hernias present as bulging in the groin, and can often be confused with swelling. Even a small hernia will cause intermittent pain, which is pain that comes and goes. However, more severe hernias can cause unbearable pain for sufferers to the point of incapacitation. This symptom is not something to ignore.