dactyloscopy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprints as a means of identification of individuals.

Pronunciation

/ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/

Word forms

dactyloscopy

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”) + σκοπέω (skopéō, “I look at”).

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