What does "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.
"Noncontributory" in a medical context generally refers to the fact that a person's family history doesn't have any significant or relevant diseases or conditions that might affect the person's current health situation. In other words, there are no known health problems in the family that could potentially be passed down or contribute to the person's current health status.
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