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family history

NOUN
family tree
Synonyms
WEAK
ancestral tree ancestry bloodline descent genealogical chart genealogical tree genealogy heredity line lineage pedigree stemma tree
NOUN
roots
Synonyms
STRONG
background birthplace blood breed descent genealogy heritage kindred line lineage origin parentage pedigree race
WEAK
family tree

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While family history may play a role in longevity, personal habits and advancements in medical technology also have added to people’s lifespans, Kolluri said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

"We went from having this nice profile of donor Finn and feeling like we knew the family history and the health history, to just nothing," says Beth.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Doctors are encouraged to consider family history of atherosclerosis, underlying conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, and life events like early menopause or pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, when evaluating risk and planning treatment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Americans learned that his melting-pot family history included French, Italian, Spanish and mixed-race Louisiana Creole roots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

He loved retelling key moments in Sinclair family history, enlarging their importance.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart