English Explanatory Dictionary

dermatoglyphics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.
  2. The study of such patterns.

Word forms

dermatoglyphics

Etymology

From dermato- + glyphics.

Related words

adermatoglyphia integumentary pattern

Derived words

dermatoglyphic paleodermatoglyphics
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