dermatoglyphics

Definition of Dermatoglyphics in English :

1. dermatoglyphics

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

Example Sentences:
'some criminologists specialize in dermatoglyphics'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Dermatoglyphics

plural noun

1.

the lines forming a skin pattern, esp on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet

2. (functioning as singular)

the study of such skin patterns

plural noun

1.

the patterns of skin ridges on the lower surface of the hand or foot

noun

2.

the study of these, as in medical diagnosis