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DNA fingerprinting

noun

Definition of DNA fingerprinting

: a technique used especially for identification (as for forensic purposes) by extracting and identifying the base-pair pattern in an individual's DNA

— called also DNA typing

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DNA fingerprint noun

First Known Use of DNA fingerprinting

1984, in the meaning defined above

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DNA fingerprinting

noun

Medical Definition of DNA fingerprinting

: a technique used especially for identification (as for forensic purposes) by extracting and identifying the base-pair pattern of an individual's DNA

— called also DNA typing, genetic fingerprinting

DNA fingerprinting

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Legal Definition of DNA fingerprinting

: a method of identification especially for evidentiary purposes by analyzing and comparing the DNA from tissue samples

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