genetic fingerprinting
noun
: dna fingerprinting
genetic fingerprint noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web But this genetic fingerprinting process also works on the species level; all silver carp, for example, share an identical sequence of nucleotides at various places in their DNA. 
jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2021 His subsequent conviction resulted from a new tactic in wildlife preservation: The genetic fingerprinting methods that have been so successful in the criminal justice system are now being used to solve poaching crimes. Gina Kolata, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2018
jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2021 His subsequent conviction resulted from a new tactic in wildlife preservation: The genetic fingerprinting methods that have been so successful in the criminal justice system are now being used to solve poaching crimes. Gina Kolata, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2018 Word History
First Known Use
1984, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
genetic fingerprinting
noun
: dna fingerprinting
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