medical history

noun

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

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According to Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, D-Los Angeles, who authored the bill, these technologies can be used to find workers’ immigration status, medical history and other sensitive information. Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Investigators found that his wounds and medical history mirrored Victim 1’s and were consistent with that man’s statements of what happened. Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Ultimately, the decision to use hormone therapy should be a discussion between doctor and patient that takes into account the patient's medical history, symptoms and values. Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026 Pre-climb screening procedures now include health declarations, medical history checks and insurance coverage, Noh said. Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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