English

Noun

life history ‎(plural life histories)

1. an investigation into the details and activities of a person during his/her lifetime; one's background.

   His life history shows that he frequently moves from town to town, moving from one job to the next.

2. (medicine) Information concerning a person's diseases and medical disorders suffered during his lifetime; especially useful if the disorders are genetic.

See also

• biography
• family history