dactyloscopy

noun

dac·​ty·​los·​co·​py -ˈläs-kə-pē How to pronounce dactyloscopy (audio)
plural dactyloscopies
: identification by comparison of fingerprints
also : classification of fingerprints
dactyloscopic adjective
dactyloscopist noun

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“Dactyloscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dactyloscopy. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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