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Noun: genetic fingerprint
  1. Biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs; often used for evidence in criminal law cases
    "The genetic fingerprint linked the suspect to the crime scene";
    - DNA fingerprint

Derived forms: genetic fingerprints

Type of: biometric authentication, biometric identification, identity verification

Encyclopedia: Genetic fingerprint