Definitions of DNA fingerprint
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biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs; often used for evidence in criminal law casessynonyms: genetic fingerprinttype of:biometric authentication, biometric identification, identity verificationthe automatic identification of living individuals by using their physiological and behavioral characteristics
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