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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The new research—published in JAMA Oncology on May 2— looked at a large cohort of people who tested negative on their first colonoscopy, and who had no family history of the disease.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 May 2024
For people with a family history of fibroids, Taylor recommends seeking an ultrasound to detect them earlier.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 21 May 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 May 2024
For people with a family history of fibroids, Taylor recommends seeking an ultrasound to detect them earlier.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 21 May 2024
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“Family history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20history. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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