dermatoglyphics

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noun

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.
  2. The study of such patterns.

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

    1973, Lyall Watson, Supernature, page vi. 190

Origin

From dermato- + glyphics.

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dermatoglyphics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dermatoglyphics

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Chicago

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