medical history

noun

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

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Which Is More Effective? Both Concerta and Vyvanse are effective for treating ADHD, but their effectiveness depends on individual response, lifestyle needs, and medical history. T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025 Factors including age, medical history and family priorities shape what each employee needs from their coverage. Jack Hooper, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 In addition to taking your medical history and performing a physical exam, your oncologist may run these diagnostic tests:910 Mammogram: A mammogram takes X-ray images of your breasts from different angles and can detect any tumors. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 27 Feb. 2025 The premise: a clinic where all the appointments for men aged 20 to 45 are structured like a chill podcast where the patient is a guest who reveals his medical history in the course of a podcast chat. Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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