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malpighian tubule

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.15 in modern English

Syllables
malpighi-an -tubule
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tubule that extends from the alimentary canal to the exterior of the organism, excreting water and wastes in the form of solid nitrogenous compounds. Found in certain insects, arachnids, myriapods and tardigrades.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Marcello Malpighi (1628-1694).

Inflected Forms

Malpighian tubules (plural)

Questions

What does malpighian tubule mean?
A tubule that extends from the alimentary canal to the exterior of the organism, excreting water and wastes in the form of solid nitrogenous compounds. Found in certain insects, arachnids, myriapods and tardigrades.
Where does malpighian tubule come from?
From Marcello Malpighi (1628-1694).

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