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1. (n.) dermatoglyphics
(used with a pl. v.) the ridged patterns on the fingers, palms of the hands, toes, and soles of the feet.
2. dermatoglyphics
(used with a sing. v.) the study of these patterns.
Etymology: (1925–30; dermato - + Gk glýph(ein) to carve + -ics)
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1. (noun) dermatoglyphics
the study of the whorls and loops and arches in the fingertips and on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet
"some criminologists specialize in dermatoglyphics"
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. dermatoglyphics
The study of the patterns of ridges of the skin of the fingers, palms, toes, and soles.
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