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dermatoglyphics (der-mă-toh-glif-iks) n.
1. the patterns of finger, palm, toe, and sole prints, which are unique to each individual. Abnormalities are found in those with chromosomal aberrations, e.g. Down's syndrome.

2. the study of these patterns, which is of use in medicine, criminology, and anthropology.

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