medical history

noun

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

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Mohammadi has a medical history that includes heart attacks, chest pain and high blood pressure, as well as spinal disc issues and other illnesses, according to the foundation, which is run by her family. Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 His medical history is also widely considered a red flag. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026 Healthy levels vary depending on age, genetics and medical history, but in general, doctors aim for total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL, LDL below 100 mg/dL and HDL above 40 mg/dL for men and above 50 mg/dL for women. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026 Care can be individualized based on symptom burden, medical history and personal preferences, with the goal of improving sleep, comfort, and daily functioning. Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 2026.

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