Dermatoglyphics

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.
  2. 2
    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 wordnet
  3. 3
    The study of such patterns.

    "Dermatoglyphics is the study of the ridges and furrow patterns on the palms and on the soles of the feet."

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"Dermatoglyphics is the study of the ridges and furrow patterns on the palms and on the soles of the feet."

Etymology

From dermato- + glyphics.

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integumentary pattern

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