family history
noun
1
: past occurrences (of a medical or mental health condition) in family members or past incidences (of a type of behavior) by family members
They have a family history of heart disease.
a family history of violence
2
: a record of one's ancestors
He can trace his family history all the way back to the Pilgrims.
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A little digging into her family history results in her visiting her now elderly grandmother (Gabrielle Rose), who reclusively lives in a heavily fortified cabin deep in the woods.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Keep in mind that hypertension can occur without a family history.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Additionally, risk-stratification approaches that include family history, lifestyle factors, and metabolic markers may justify even earlier screening for many.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The Clinic notes that a person is more likely to develop alopecia if there is a family history of the condition or if family members have other autoimmune diseases like lupus or thyroid disease.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Keep in mind that hypertension can occur without a family history.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Additionally, risk-stratification approaches that include family history, lifestyle factors, and metabolic markers may justify even earlier screening for many.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The Clinic notes that a person is more likely to develop alopecia if there is a family history of the condition or if family members have other autoimmune diseases like lupus or thyroid disease.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for family history
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“Family history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20history. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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