English

Noun

dermatoglyphics

1. The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.
2. The study of such patterns.

Derived terms

• dermatoglyphic

See also

• integumentary pattern

Trivia

Along with misconjugatedly, hydropneumatics, and uncopyrightable, this is the longest English isogram at fifteen letters. If plurals are allowed, the longest is the 16-lettered uncopyrightables.