Dermatoglyphics Edit Meaning

1.

The study of fingerprints on hands and feet.

At 15 letters long, it's also the longest word in English that doesn't repeat a letter (along with 'uncopyrightable')

A forensic scientist may study and use dermatoglyphics to find who the culprit is.

See forensics, science, wordplay, finger, Codell

2.

the study of fingerprints. commonly used by policeforces around the world to catch criminals, or to identify criminals who have a record. sometimes used by forensic scientists.

"i can't join the police force unless i study dermatoglyphics at university first."

See police, forensics, study