medical history

noun

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

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This all-in-one emergency and estate organizer covers 35 categories of essential documents, accounts, keys and instructions, from bank accounts and birth certificates to medical history, safeguarding and simplifying access in an emergency. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 The case centered on Arbuckle’s medical history and the bank’s remote work policies, The Observer previously reported. — Chase Jordan july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Results must be considered alongside medical history, cognitive assessments and other clinical information. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 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 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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