/ˌtʃaɪrəˈlɒdʒi/ CHEE-ruh-LOH-jee

Definitions

1. noun

The study of fingerprints, especially in relation to identification and individuality.

“The detective used advanced cheirology techniques to analyze the crime scene prints.”

2. noun

The analysis of the shape, size, and other characteristics of fingerprints.

“The cheirology report revealed the suspect’s fingerprints at the scene.”