medical history

noun

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

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A number of factors go into determining whether someone undergoes one of these tests like medical history, symptoms and risk factors. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2025 Aging is inevitable but unpredictable Aging is an unpredictable, highly individualized process that varies depending on a person’s genetics, medical history, cognitive status and socioeconomic factors. Kahli Zietlow, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025 There are wellness centers that offer hyperbaric oxygen chambers, and with a brief medical history and a few signatures, people are allowed to use these powerful machines without the green light from a medical professional. Ali Nolan, Outside, 10 Nov. 2025 Anyone can become a potential organ donor regardless of age, ethnicity or medical history. Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025 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 25 Nov. 2025.

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