medical history

/ˌmɛdəkəl ˌhɪstəri/
/ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈhɪstəri/
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Other forms: medical histories

Definitions of medical history
  1. noun
    the case history of a medical patient as recalled by the patient
    synonyms: anamnesis, medical record
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    type of:
    case history
    detailed record of the background of a person or group under study or treatment
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