dictionary help| dactyloscopy | science dictionary |
An examination of the markings in prints made from the fingertips; employed as a method of personal identification.
See: Galton's system of classification of fingerprints.
Origin: dactylo-+ G. Skopeo, to examine
(05 Mar 2000)
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