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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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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

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

It was hard not to imagine that a hereditary component lurked behind this family history.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

family history

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