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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Tony Blinken has a very similar family history to mine, and Marie Yovanovitch, who also comes from an immigrant family.
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Trish Deitch, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
People who have a family history of urticaria are more likely to develop it, as are people with a history of allergies or autoimmune conditions.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
The analysis further showed a strong association between colon cancer risk and obesity, family history of gastrointestinal malignancy, and symptoms such as abdominal pain or rectal bleeding.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Therefore, men with a family history of breast cancer, especially those with BRCA mutations, should consider genetic testing and be more sensitive to any changes in their breast tissue.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Trish Deitch, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
People who have a family history of urticaria are more likely to develop it, as are people with a history of allergies or autoimmune conditions.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
The analysis further showed a strong association between colon cancer risk and obesity, family history of gastrointestinal malignancy, and symptoms such as abdominal pain or rectal bleeding.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Therefore, men with a family history of breast cancer, especially those with BRCA mutations, should consider genetic testing and be more sensitive to any changes in their breast tissue.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Family history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20history. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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