Bertillon system

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A system for identifying people by a physical description based upon anthropometric measurements, notes of markings, deformities, skin colour, impression of thumb lines, etc.

Word forms

Bertillon system

Etymology

Named after Alphonse Bertillon, French anthropologist.

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