medical history

noun

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

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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 People with a complex medical history and complex dietary needs may benefit from individualized support. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Oct. 2025 His willingness to undergo this procedure and be part of medical history now will no doubt be felt by the thousands of future patients with kidney failure. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 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 19 Nov. 2025.

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