genetic fingerprint
noun/dʒəˌnetɪk ˈfɪŋɡəprɪnt/
/dʒəˌnetɪk ˈfɪŋɡərprɪnt/
(also DNA fingerprint)
- the particular pattern of genes in an individual person, especially used to identify somebody or find out if somebody has committed a crimeTopics Crime and punishmentc2
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