medical history

noun

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

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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 There are several flu vaccines available this season, with recommendations varying by age and medical history. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025 Saleh had a medical history that included hypertension, heart disease, renal disease, and diabetes, according to the agency. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 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 3 Nov. 2025.

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