serofibrinous pleurisy

serofibrinous pleurisy
pleurisy with effusion (q.v.) with a watery exudate and fibrinous deposits.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • serofibrinous — Denoting an exudate composed of serum and fibrin. * * * se·ro·fi·brin·ous fī brin əs adj composed of or characterized by serum and fibrin <a serofibrinous exudate> <serofibrinous pleurisy> * * * adj. describing an exudate of serum… …   Medical dictionary

  • serofibrinous — “+ adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary sero + fibrinous : composed of or characterized by serum and fibrin serofibrinous pleurisy …   Useful english dictionary

  • Pleurisy — Inflammation of the pleura, the linings surrounding the lungs. There are two layers of pleura; one covering the lung and the other covering the inner wall of the chest. These two layers are lubricated by pleural fluid. Pleurisy is frequently… …   Medical dictionary

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