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What is the scientific study of fingerprints called?

Dermatoglyphics.

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  2. Dermatoglyphics ✔
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Why: The scientific study of fingerprints is called dermatoglyphics or dactylography.

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Answer: Dermatoglyphics. The scientific study of fingerprints is called dermatoglyphics or dactylography.

  1. Fingerprint en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingerprint
    The scientific study of fingerprints is called dermatoglyphics or dactylography.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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