The more common form of pleurisy, characterised by a fibrinous exudate on the surface of the pleura and an extensive effusion of serous fluid into the pleural cavity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
pleurisy with effusion with a watery exudate and fibrinous deposits.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. the more common form of pleurisy, characterized by a fibrinous exudate on the surface of the pleura and an extensive effusion of serous fluid into the pleural cavity.