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既往症 (kioushou) Japanese meaning: past illness | Kotomora
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The doctor asked the patient in detail about their past illnesses.
If there is a history of diabetes, the risk of surgery increases.
Usage patterns 既き 往おう 症しょう がある to have a history of a past illness
He has a history of diabetes.
既き 往おう 症しょう を 申しん 告こく する to declare/report a past illness (e.g. on a form)
Please declare any past illnesses when you are admitted to the hospital.
医い 師し に 既き 往おう 症しょう を 伝つた える to tell a doctor about one's past medical history
I told the doctor about my medical history before the interview.
Kanji 既 previously, already, long ago 往 journey, travel, chase away Related words 病歴 is a broader term for 'medical history' including past illnesses, treatments, and hospital visits, while 既往症 specifically refers to past diseases or conditions the person has had.
Etymology Composed of 既往 (きおう, 'past') and 症 (しょう, 'symptom' or 'disease'). The term is a Sino-Japanese compound used in medical terminology.