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cheiloscopy

cheiloscopy

9.9
The study of lip prints to identify people
  • noun
  • /ˌkaɪləsˈkɒpi/
  • Specialized
: quiloscopía
  • Forensic scientists used cheiloscopy to match the suspect's lip print left at the scene.

Examples

  • Cheiloscopy is a valuable tool for forensic experts in solving criminal cases by analyzing lip prints.

  • While not as common as fingerprinting, cheiloscopy can provide critical evidence in certain cases.

  • Cheiloscopy is increasingly recognized as a reliable method for personal identification in criminal investigations.

  • The detective used cheiloscopy to identify the suspect.

  • Have you heard of cheiloscopy?

  • The police used cheiloscopy to determine the identity of the person who left the lip print on the glass.

  • In a recent seminar, the detectives learned how cheiloscopy can aid in identifying suspects through unique lip patterns.

Surface Forms

cheiloscopy singular
cheiloscopies plural

Morphology

cheiloscopy = cheilo + scopy

The components 'cheilo' and 'scopy' are not standalone English words, making the word opaque for learners.

Etymology

The word cheiloscopy comes from Greek parts cheilo- meaning 'lip' and -scopy meaning 'to look', like in microscope and telescope. So cheiloscopy is 'looking at lips', which is why it means studying lip prints to identify people.