dermatoglyphics en · NOUN
Etymology
From dermato- + glyphics.
Meanings
- The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.
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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.
1973, Lyall Watson, Supernature, page vi. 190:
Deriveds
paleodermatoglyphics · dermatoglyphic