/ˌkʰaɪroʊˈnɒmɪst/ (CHY-roh-NAH-mist)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies the relationship between the structure of the human hand and the use of tools, particularly in the context of paleoanthropology.

“The archaeologist was a renowned chirognomist who specialized in the study of ancient tool usage.”

2. noun

A person who studies the structure and function of the human hand, often in the context of anatomy or medicine.

“The surgeon was a skilled chirognomist who could assess the dexterity of her patients’ hands.”