Some criminologists specialize in dermatoglyphics.    From Wordnet, Princeton University. 

Perform physical exam on the patient with particular attention to dysmorphology, growth parameters and specialized measurements, and dermatoglyphics.    From Wordnik.com.  [Clinical Genetics Service] Reference

The study of these ridges is called dermatoglyphics.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lead Stories from AOL] Reference

Fetuses don't develop dermatoglyphics (the skin ridge patterns in our palms, fingers and soles) until three months 'gestation.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Through decades of researching, scientists find that our fingerprints show our brain development, and this is called the science of dermatoglyphics.    From Wordnik.com.  [Netvouz - new bookmarks] Reference

"What makes dermatoglyphics important as markers for disease and traits is the fact that they develop at specific times in the foetus.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Virtual World] Reference

From A Word a Day: dermatoglyphics.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Virtual World] Reference