What is "malpighian layer"

malpighian layer \malpighian layer\ n. (Anatomy), The innermost layer of the epidermis.

Syn: stratum germinativum, rete Malpighii.

n. the innermost layer of the epidermis [syn: stratum germinativum, stratum basale, rete Malpighii]

The Malpighian layer of the skin is generally defined as both the stratum basale and stratum spinosum as a unit,TheFreeDictionary > Malpighian layer Citing:

• The American Heritage Medical Dictionary 2007
• Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 3 ed. 2007 although it is occasionally defined as the stratum basale specifically.TheFreeDictionary > Malpighian layer Citing:
• Dorland's Medical Dictionary for Health Consumers 2007

It is named after Marcello Malpighi.