medical history

noun

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

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However, sodium needs can vary depending on other factors like fluid loss, physical activity, and medical history. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 5 June 2025 Hospitals need real-time vitals alongside patient medical history to make safe, informed treatment decisions. Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 His diagnosis has renewed public interest in the timeline of his medical history during his time in office. Tom Norton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 Diagnostic challenge The man's medical history offered few clues as to what could be going on. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 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 12 Jun. 2025.

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