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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Two non-avoidable factors that predispose some individuals to vascular issues like stroke are getting older and genetics/a family history of heart disease, says Thachil. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025 These professionals can consider your medical history, family history, and symptoms, as well as the results of a physical examination, to determine the next steps in your diagnostic process. Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025 To keep her memory alive, Namir delves into his family history across Egypt and France. Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025 Varicose veins are more common in women and in people with a family history of varicose veins, Nakazawa says. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for family history

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“Family history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20history. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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