During a HIDA Scan a scanner monitors the radioisotope that was initially injected. When (CCK) cholecystokinin, a hormone that's normally released by the body after a meal, is injected, the contraction of the gallbladder is identified on the scan. Reduced contraction (which often produces pain) may mean anything from actual gallbladder disease/dysfunction, to inflammation or scarring.
United States History. Andrew J. Volstead, Republican representative from Minnesota, was the driving force behind the National Prohibition Act (popularly the Volstead Act), written to provide for the enforcement of the recently ratified 18th Amendment. It was passed by Congress in October, 1919, but was vetoed by President Wilson on October 27.
Sports The stroke or thrust by which a ball is driven: an awkward drive on the first tee that sent the ball into the woods. c. Sports The ball or puck as it is propelled: The goalie stopped a hard drive in the opening minute. d. Basketball The act of moving with the ball directly to the basket.rive. v. drove (drÅv) , drivÂ·en (drÄ­vâ²Én) , drivÂ·ing, drives. v. tr. 1. To push, propel, or press onward forcibly; urge forward: drove the horses into the corral. 2. To repulse or put to flight by force or influence: drove the attackers away; drove out any thought of failure.