genetic fingerprint

genetic fingerprint
noun
biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs; often used for evidence in criminal law cases
Syn: ↑DNA fingerprint

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noun

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genetic fingerprint noun
The particular DNA configuration exclusive to an individual human or animal or its offspring
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Main Entry:genetic

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genetic fingerprint,
= DNA fingerprint. (Cf.DNA fingerprint)

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geˌnetic ˈfingerprint ; noun
Main entry:genetic fingerprintingderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • genetic fingerprint — noun see genetic fingerprinting …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • genetic fingerprinting — noun Date: 1984 DNA fingerprinting • genetic fingerprint noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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