genogram

noun

gen·​o·​gram ˈje-nə-ˌgram  ˈjē- 

: a diagram outlining the history of the behavior patterns (as of divorce, abortion, or suicide) of a family over several generations

also : a similar diagram detailing the medical history of a family in order to assess a family member's risk of developing disease

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

genogram

noun

ge·​no·​gram ˈjē-nə-ˌgram  ˈjen-ə- 

: a diagram outlining the history of the behavior patterns (as of divorce, abortion, or suicide) of a family's members over several generations in order to recognize and understand past influences on current behavior patterns

also : a similar diagram detailing the medical history of the members of a family as a means of assessing a family member's risk of developing disease