case history

noun

: a record of history, environment, and relevant details of a case especially for use in analysis or illustration

Examples of case history in a Sentence

The patient's case history showed recurring fits of depression.

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As of April 10, the only posts on it were screenshots of his mugshot and criminal case history. —

Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024 In lieu of a Jeopardy! clue, a physician could give Watson a patient’s case history and ask for a diagnosis or optimal treatment plan. —

IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2019 Food Network Star Darnell Ferguson Allegedly Broke Into Estranged Wife’s Home, Threatened to Kill Her: Warrant Darnell was arraigned Wednesday, according to a separate case history file reviewed by PEOPLE, and released after posting a $10,000 bond. —

Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 Crosby’s harrowing account traces seven case histories during the early-1900s epidemic of encephalitis lethargica, a sleeping sickness. —

Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for case history