dermatoglyphics
nounEtymology From dermato- + glyphics.
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:
- Derived terms
- dermatoglyphic, paleodermatoglyphics
- Related terms
- adermatoglyphia, integumentary pattern