medical history

noun

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

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In addition to blood work, doctors rely on physical exams, pelvic exams, pelvic ultrasounds and a patient's medical history. Liz Neporent, ABC News, 12 May 2026 Deep research into family history and past medical history. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 Medical consultations will begin with a comprehensive evaluation of data collected by the device and, when available, blood work and medical history, the company said in its release. Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 8 May 2026 The choice between a shot or a pill depends on a patient's lifestyle, medical history, and insurance coverage. Jay Sparks, USA Today, 6 May 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 22 May. 2026.

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