: a record of a past medical problems and treatments that a person has had
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Guidelines are a starting point, but only your doctor can understand your full medical history along with genetic and lifestyle risk factors.—
Albert Tzeel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Nov. 2026 Getting an accurate diagnosis To evaluate whether routine memory lapses or behavioral changes point to dementia, South Florida specialists use a combination of personal medical history, cognitive assessments, physical exams and diagnostic imaging.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Nov. 2026 If it was missed, a healthcare professional can assess the baby's age and medical history and advise on whether an injection is appropriate.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2026 Apa’s health history, training regimen and family medical history remain unclear.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medical history