medical history

noun

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

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When seeking medical wellness treatments, consumers should verify if a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner provides medical oversight, and if a client’s medical history is reviewed before services begin. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 For patients, doctors say to explain your medical history in a clear, chronological way, including family history. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Doing so would not require disclosing every detail of Hurts' private medical history. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Scientists then conducted intensive surveys detailing medical history, heart issues, training and weight-lifting regimens, AAS type and dose and drug use over time. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2026.

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