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Dermatoglyphics

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

n. the study of such patterns

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n. 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

Word Usage

"Perform physical exam on the patient with particular attention to dysmorphology, growth parameters and specialized measurements, and dermatoglyphics"

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

life science bioscience

Cross Reference

integumentary pattern

Form

dermatoglyphic