dermatoglyphics in English
noun
1
the study of skin markings or patterns on fingers, hands, and feet, and its application, especially in criminology.
The following physical features were noted: cleft lip and palate, overlapping fingers, low-set ears, simian creases, obscure dermatoglyphics , and hypoplastic external genitalia.
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1. History reveals congenital blistering with acral localization and photosensitivity in childhood. At present, the patient showed wide-spread poikoloderma with reticulate hyperpigmentation, xerosis, proximal synechia between fingers and toes and absence of dermatoglyphics, suggestive for congenital bullous poikiloderma (Kindler syndrome). The diagnosis was confirmed by histology and electron microscopy.