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dermatoglyphics

noun

Etymology

From dermato- + glyphics.

Definitions

  1. The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.

  2. 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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Derived

dermatoglyphic, paleodermatoglyphics

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No curated loop yet for dermatoglyphics. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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