dactyloscopy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”) + σκοπέω (skopéō, “I look at”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/

Noun

dactyloscopy (uncountable)

  1. The forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprints as a means of identification of individuals

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