der|ma|to|glyph|ics

der|ma|to|glyph|ics
der|ma|to|glyph|ics «DUR muh tuh GLIHF ihks», noun.
1. the pattern of lines in the palm of the hand, or the sole of the foot.
2. the study of these patterns, especially in infants, to detect disease or abnormality.
[< dermato- + Greek glýphein to carve]

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