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.
Retrograde describes backwardness of one kind or another. If a country decided to go back to amputating the limbs of criminals, we might call that policy retrograde. A retrograde view of women might be one that sees them basically as housekeepers.