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 The diagnosis Doctors started with a medical history. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024 Semi-finalists are required to fill out medical history documents and complete physical and psychological examinations and testing, according to CBS. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 Studying cancer in the ancient world can be tricky because the disease often presents in the soft tissue, and experts do not have access to a patient’s medical history. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2024 For starters, no outside experts could say what caused Adams’ issues without a full review of his medical history and records. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 24 May 2024 This is because hydration needs can vary dramatically among individuals depending on factors like gender, activity level, diet, environment, and medical history. Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 20 May 2024 The health system has 17 hospitals in Wisconsin, in addition to many clinics and other health care sites, where health care workers still cannot access the medical records system critical for documenting patients' medical history and managing their care. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024 Cosentino began communicating with him for a few months after breaking the news and even learned some medical history. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024 This includes a complete medical history, tests for ovarian reserve, uterine and tubal anatomy, and a semen analysis (if using a partner to get pregnant). Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 24 Apr. 2024

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“Medical history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical%20history. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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