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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Surfaces feature seeded glass, while custom artwork nods to Still Here’s family history. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025 Add in risk factors like smoking, obesity, and family history, and pancreatic cancer becomes a tough opponent to beat. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025 The data analyzed also lacked information on participants’ family history, any genetic predispositions to cancer, and lifestyle factors like smoking. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Create an accessible file (like a Google Doc) that lists all your medications (with doses), drug allergies, past medical problems and surgeries, family history, and immunization record. Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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