ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dermatoglyphics

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dermatoglyphics is a noun meaning The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.

Meaning

The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.

More Meanings

  1. The study of such patterns.

Example Sentences

Dermatoglyphics is the study of the ridges and furrow patterns on the palms and on the soles of the feet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dermatoglyph, dendroglyph, ichnogram, phytoglyphy, webfoot, arthropodization.

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