# family history

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An extension to genealogy in which the life and times of the people concerned are investigated.
2. Information concerning the disorders suffered by the direct relatives of a patient; especially useful if the disorders are genetic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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