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General Medical Terms

family medical history

Meaning of family medical history: A record of the relationships among family members along with their medical histories.

Definition of family medical history

A record of the relationships among family members along with their medical histories. This includes current and past illnesses. A family medical history may show a pattern of certain diseases in a family. Also called family history.

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

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