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What does bertillon system mean?
A system for identifying people by a physical description based upon anthropometric measurements, notes of markings, deformities, skin colour, impression of thumb lines, etc.
Where does bertillon system come from?
Named after Alphonse Bertillon, French anthropologist.

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