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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Driven by a family history of cancer and the newfound accessibility of full-body MRI scans, Blackburn details in a now-viral TikTok her decision to take a big leap concerning her own health by getting a Prenuvo scan.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Considering long-term care insurance may be a prudent move, particularly for those with a family history of chronic illness.
—Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Because there’s no singular test for the disease, doctors rely instead on a patient’s medical history, description of symptoms, and family history.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
Heart Rhythm Changes Fluconazole should be administered with caution to people with heart rhythm problems or a family history of heart rhythm problems.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Considering long-term care insurance may be a prudent move, particularly for those with a family history of chronic illness.
—Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Because there’s no singular test for the disease, doctors rely instead on a patient’s medical history, description of symptoms, and family history.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
Heart Rhythm Changes Fluconazole should be administered with caution to people with heart rhythm problems or a family history of heart rhythm problems.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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