medical history

noun

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

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Your doctor will likely review your medical history and perform a physical examination to reach a diagnosis. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Sep. 2025 Blood tests provide new diagnostic information without eliminating the need for a medical history or physical exams. Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 In addition to these conditions, your healthcare provider might also have additional recommendations for you based on your medical history and risk factors. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025 While a therapist may examine external factors and account for their medical history, ChatGPT tries to provide a tangible solution, such as giving tips for tracking your neighbors, Glover says. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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