case history
noun
: a record of history, environment, and relevant details of a case especially for use in analysis or illustration
Examples of case history in a Sentence
The patient's case history showed recurring fits of depression.
Recent Examples on the Web
In lieu of a Jeopardy! clue, a physician could give Watson a patient’s case history and ask for a diagnosis or optimal treatment plan.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2019
Food Network Star Darnell Ferguson Allegedly Broke Into Estranged Wife’s Home, Threatened to Kill Her: Warrant
Darnell was arraigned Wednesday, according to a separate case history file reviewed by PEOPLE, and released after posting a $10,000 bond.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
Crosby’s harrowing account traces seven case histories during the early-1900s epidemic of encephalitis lethargica, a sleeping sickness.
—Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2023
Discordant voices of doctors and other hospital staff echo in the halls, describing blood loss and case histories.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2023
His case history demonstrates the challenges facing airlines and federal regulators when handling passengers like Torres.
—Michael Casey and David Koenig, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
This figure omits detainees first seen after Jan. 15, 2021, who appear too late to establish a case history.
—Allison McCann, New York Times, 16 July 2022
Allina released a statement to FOX 9, but would not discuss specifics of his medical condition or case history.
—David Aaro, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2022
In similar cases, an investigator's entire case history must be reviewed.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2021
IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2019
Food Network Star Darnell Ferguson Allegedly Broke Into Estranged Wife’s Home, Threatened to Kill Her: Warrant
Darnell was arraigned Wednesday, according to a separate case history file reviewed by PEOPLE, and released after posting a $10,000 bond.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
Crosby’s harrowing account traces seven case histories during the early-1900s epidemic of encephalitis lethargica, a sleeping sickness.
—Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2023
Discordant voices of doctors and other hospital staff echo in the halls, describing blood loss and case histories.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2023
His case history demonstrates the challenges facing airlines and federal regulators when handling passengers like Torres.
—Michael Casey and David Koenig, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
This figure omits detainees first seen after Jan. 15, 2021, who appear too late to establish a case history.
—Allison McCann, New York Times, 16 July 2022
Allina released a statement to FOX 9, but would not discuss specifics of his medical condition or case history.
—David Aaro, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2022
In similar cases, an investigator's entire case history must be reviewed.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2021
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“Case history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/case%20history. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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