Etymology

Bertillon system

Today it means: A system for identifying people by a physical description based upon anthropometric measurements, notes of markings, deformities, skin colour, impression of thumb lines, etc. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Alphonse Bertillon, French anthropologist.

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