cheiloscopy
Cheiloscopy is the study of lip prints. Like fingerprints, lip prints are unique to each individual and remain unchanged throughout a person's life. This uniqueness makes them a potential tool for identification. The patterns on the lips, including lines, fissures, and grooves, form these distinct prints.
The field of cheiloscopy has gained attention in forensic science as a supplementary method for identification.
Research in cheiloscopy aims to classify the different types of lip print patterns and establish standardized