Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Marcello Malpighi, an Italian physician who described the capillary circulation of the blood and the structure of the kidney.

“The malpighian tubules are a key part of the excretory system in insects.”

2. noun

a type of tubule in insects and other arthropods, responsible for the excretion of waste and the reabsorption of water.

“The malpighian tubules in the cockroach are crucial for its survival.”

3. noun

a small tubule or canal, especially one in the kidney or the excretory organs of certain arthropods.

“The malpighian tubules in the kidney play a vital role in human physiology.”