This is the thin tissue that lines the chest cavity and surrounds the lungs. Pleural effusion is an abnormal, excessive collection of this fluid. Transudative pleural effusion is caused by fluid leaking into the pleural space. This is from increased pressure in the blood vessels or a low blood protein count. Congestive heart failure is the most common cause.
Retrospective Rating (Retro) is a safety incentive program offered by L&I. In Retro you can earn a partial refund of your workersâ compensation premiums if you reduce workplace injuries and lower associated claim costs. See what's new in Retro.
Retrouvailles (French): The happiness of meeting again after a long time. This is such a basic concept, and so familiar to the growing ranks of commuter relationships, or to a relationship of lovers, who see each other only periodically for intense bursts of pleasure. Iâm surprised we donât have any equivalent word for this subset of relationship bliss. Itâs a handy one for modern life. Ilunga (Bantu): A person who is willing to forgive abuse the first time; tolerate it the second time, but never a third time. Apparently, in 2004, this word won the award as the worldâs most difficult to translate.