"Biometric Identification" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A method of differentiating individuals based on the analysis of qualitative or quantitative biological traits or patterns. This process which has applications in forensics and identity theft prevention includes DNA profiles or DNA fingerprints, hand fingerprints, automated facial recognition, iris scan, hand geometry, retinal scan, vascular patterns, automated voice pattern recognition, and ultrasound of fingers.
| Descriptor ID |
D056667
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E05.318.740.225.500 N04.452.910.099
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| Concept/Terms |
Biometric Identification- Biometric Identification
- Biometric Identifications
- Identification, Biometric
- Identifications, Biometric
- Biometric Authentication
- Authentication, Biometric
- Authentications, Biometric
- Biometric Authentications
Automated Facial Recognition- Automated Facial Recognition
- Automated Facial Recognitions
- Facial Recognition, Automated
- Facial Recognitions, Automated
- Recognition, Automated Facial
- Recognitions, Automated Facial
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| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Biometric Identification" by people in Profiles.
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Kruszka P, Addissie YA, McGinn DE, Porras AR, Biggs E, Share M, Crowley TB, Chung BH, Mok GT, Mak CC, Muthukumarasamy P, Thong MK, Sirisena ND, Dissanayake VH, Paththinige CS, Prabodha LB, Mishra R, Shotelersuk V, Ekure EN, Sokunbi OJ, Kalu N, Ferreira CR, Duncan JM, Patil SJ, Jones KL, Kaplan JD, Abdul-Rahman OA, Uwineza A, Mutesa L, Moresco A, Obregon MG, Richieri-Costa A, Gil-da-Silva-Lopes VL, Adeyemo AA, Summar M, Zackai EH, McDonald-McGinn DM, Linguraru MG, Muenke M. 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in diverse populations. Am J Med Genet A. 2017 Apr; 173(4):879-888.