natural history study

Definition / meaning of natural history study

A study that follows a group of people over time who have, or are at risk of developing, a specific medical condition or disease. A natural history study collects health information in order to understand how the medical condition or disease develops and how to treat it.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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