genetic fingerprinting n the procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person's body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification Synonym(s) genetic profiling
News & Articles genetic fingerprinting Our View: Taking routine DNA samples seems OK, but let's see some guidelines Since the earliest use of DNA testing as a law enforcement tool, the process often has been called "genetic fingerprinting. June 7, 2013 - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal