dermatoglyphics

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English

Etymology

From dermato- +‎ glyphics.

Noun

dermatoglyphics

  1. The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.
  2. The study of such patterns.
    • 1973, Lyall Watson, Supernature, page vi. 190:
      Dermatoglyphics is the study of the ridges and furrow patterns on the palms and on the soles of the feet.

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