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Meaning of dermatoglyphics | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

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

Examples

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

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

dermatograph dermatographia dermatographism dermatography dermatoheliosis dermatohistopathologist

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