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General Medical Terms

anecdotal report

Meaning of anecdotal report: An incomplete description of the medical and treatment history of one or more patients.

Definition of anecdotal report

An incomplete description of the medical and treatment history of one or more patients. Anecdotal reports may be published in places other than peer-reviewed, scientific journals.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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