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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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And if they are getting screened because of symptoms or a family history, it’s no longer considered a preventive test.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

It is part of the family history that Hill embraces.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Only "a few thousand" men who have a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be screened for prostate cancer with a blood test, according to the final recommendations of scientific advisers.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

But when the researchers took into account confounding factors such as a family history of neurodevelopmental disorders or mothers’ preexisting mental health conditions, the correlation disappeared.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Pamela has barely been arrested, yet he already has her entire family history cued up and all set to go.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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