The scientific name for fingerprints is 'dermatoglyph'

The scientific name for fingerprints is "dermatoglyph." This term comes from the Greek words derma (meaning "skin") and glyphē (meaning "carving" or "engraving"), literally translating to "skin carving." The full field of study is called dermatoglyphics, which refers to the scientific analysis of the patterns of ridges found on the fingers, palms, toes, and soles.