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der·ma·to·glyph·ics
 dermatoglyphics
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- pronunciation:
- duhr
m
to
glI
fihks
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plural noun |
| definition 1: |
the patterns of skin ridges on the palm of the hand and sole of the foot.
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| definition 2: |
(used with a sing. verb) the scientific study of these ridges, as for diagnostic purposes.
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| derivation: |
dermatoglyphic (adj.) |
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