family history
noun
1
: past occurrences (of a medical or mental health condition) in family members or past incidences (of a type of behavior) by family members
They have a family history of heart disease.
a family history of violence
2
: a record of one's ancestors
He can trace his family history all the way back to the Pilgrims.
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But when the researchers took into account confounding factors such as a family history of neurodevelopmental disorders or mothers’ preexisting mental health conditions, the correlation disappeared.
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Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The idea emerged partly from Duley’s own family history.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Adults who may have a personal history or family history of colorectal cancer or advanced pre-cancer lesions, or other risk factors associated with colorectal cancer, are recommended to talk with their doctor about getting a colonoscopy.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Carbajal said everything is rooted in their family history.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The idea emerged partly from Duley’s own family history.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Adults who may have a personal history or family history of colorectal cancer or advanced pre-cancer lesions, or other risk factors associated with colorectal cancer, are recommended to talk with their doctor about getting a colonoscopy.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Carbajal said everything is rooted in their family history.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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“Family history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20history. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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