family history
"Family history" involves understanding one's ancestors and their health, providing insights into genetic risks and cultural heritage.
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Definition
B2Medicine
(clinical)Information about the health conditions and genetic disorders of a person's biological relatives.
Example
- The doctor asked about her family history to assess her risk for heart disease.
- Knowing your family history can help in early detection of hereditary illnesses.
B2Genealogy
(historical)A record of one's ancestors, including their relationships, significant events, and experiences.
Example
- He spent years researching his family history to trace his lineage back to the 18th century.
- Her family history included stories of migration and settlement in a new country.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "family history":
family treesocial historylife historylife storyfamily romancefamily nameoral history