Malpighian layer

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. the deep, germinative layer of the epidermis.

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Malpighian layer British  

noun

1. anatomy the innermost layer of the epidermis

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Etymology

Origin of Malpighian layer

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

These last form a single superficial layer of flattened cells—the epitrichium—overlaying the cells of the Malpighian layer, which are cylindrical in shape and rapidly increase to form several layers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

The cells of the Malpighian layer within the cone now become differentiated into three layers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

It is the Malpighian layer of the epidermis that is most active in cell division.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton