medical history

noun

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

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Doctors diagnose it through medical history, a physical exam and often electrodiagnostic tests that stimulate the muscles and nerves in the hand, Johns Hopkins says. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 One child was transported to a nearby hospital as a precautionary measure due to a pre-existing medical history, according to the EOPD. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 An electrocardiogram is not intended to replace a medical history or physical evaluation. Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026 However, other factors—including portion size, ice cream composition, age, and medical history—influence blood sugar response. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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