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The scientific name for fingerprints is 'dermatoglyph'

The study of fingerprints is called Dermatoglyphics.

This term is derived from two Ancient Greek words.

  • Dermato – from derma (skin)

  • Glyph/Glyphics – from gluphikós (sculpted)


 
 
 

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