Malpighian Layer (Noun)
Meaning
The innermost layer of the epidermis.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The malpighian layer, also known as the stratum basale, is a critical area for skin cell renewal and regeneration in the human body.
- Dermatologists pay special attention to the malpighian layer when diagnosing and treating certain skin conditions that involve disordered cell growth.
- Located at the interface between the epidermis and the dermis, the malpighian layer contains keratinocytes and melanocytes that help to shape the skin's surface properties.
- The rate at which cells are produced in the malpighian layer determines the rate of skin renewal in a healthy individual.
- Scientists have made numerous observations on the roles of dermoepidermal connections in linking the epidermis to the dermis through the malpighian layer in human skin.