case history

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Noun case history has 1 sense

case history - detailed record of the background of a person or group under study or treatment
--₁ is a kind of history, account, chronicle, story
--₁ has particulars: family history; medical history, medical record, anamnesis

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Case History

Definition

A case history refers to a recorded account or detailed record of an individual's medical, legal, or personal background, typically used for diagnostic or research purposes.

Part of Speech

Noun

Sense 1

A comprehensive record of an individual's medical background, including symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.

Example Sentence

The doctor requested the patient's case history to understand the progression of their illness.

Sense 2

A detailed account of a legal case, including facts, evidence, court proceedings, and final verdict.

Example Sentence

The lawyer studied the case history thoroughly before presenting arguments in court.

Sense 3

An in-depth record of a person's personal background, often used in psychological evaluations or counseling.

Example Sentence

The therapist asked the client to provide a case history to better understand their past experiences.

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