dermatoglyphics

English

Etymology

From dermato- +‎ glyphics.

Noun

dermatoglyphics

1. The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.
2. The study of such patterns.
   • 1973, Lyall Watson, Supernature, page vi. 190:

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

Derived terms

• dermatoglyphic
• paleodermatoglyphics

 

See also

• integumentary pattern