medical history

noun

: a record of a past medical problems and treatments that a person has had

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Lehman says results from Clairity Breast are meant to be considered alongside a woman’s medical history and clinical guidelines. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Risks vary with gestational age, a patient's medical history, the procedure performed and the circumstances of the pregnancy. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026 An appointment request may require some information, but the agent may not need your entire medical history. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 In this comparison, access to medical history looks like the clearest variable separating the two outcomes. — Adam Farren, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medical history

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“Medical history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical%20history. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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