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Definition of Dactyloscopy
1. Noun. The forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprints as a means of identification of individuals ¹
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Medical Definition of Dactyloscopy
1. An examination of the markings in prints made from the fingertips; employed as a method of personal identification. See: Galton's system of classification of fingerprints. Origin: dactylo-+ G. Skopeo, to examine (05 Mar 2000)