medical history

noun

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

Examples of medical history in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Finally, lifestyle factors—such as current or past smoking habits, diet, exercise routines, and history of sun exposure without UV [ultraviolet] protection—as well as your overall medical history and previous eye conditions or surgeries, all contribute to a more accurate assessment. Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025 Comply With Data Protection Regulations Healthcare marketing often manages personal data, including patients' medical history. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 To recommend the right drug for you or your loved one, a neurologist will determine whether the disease is in a mild, moderate, or severe stage and evaluate each treatment’s potential efficacy and safety risks based on symptoms and medical history. Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 24 Mar. 2025 Critical need for real-time data A death record includes key details beyond just the fact of death, such as the cause, contributing conditions, demographics, place of death and sometimes medical history. Dylan Thomas Doyle, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for medical history

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Medical history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical%20history. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!