Family history noncontributory

What does "Family history noncontributory" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Family history noncontributory" is a term used in medicine to indicate that there are no known diseases or health conditions in a person's family that could be related to the person's current health problem. In other words, the health issues that the person's relatives have had in the past are not likely to have contributed to the person's current health condition. This information is important because some health problems can be inherited or more common in certain families.

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