genetic fingerprinting

/dʒəˌnɛdɪk ˌfɪŋgərˈprɪntɪŋ/
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Definitions of genetic fingerprinting
  1. noun
    the procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person's body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification
    synonyms: genetic profiling
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    procedure, process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
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