The writing of history; the principles, theory, and history of historical writing; the product of historical writing. (Webster, 3d ed)

'History of Medicine' is a branch of knowledge that deals with the evolution, development, and progression of healthcare practices, medical theories, institutions, and personalities from ancient times to the present.

The temporal sequence of events that have occurred.

Works containing information articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged in alphabetical order, or a similar work limited to a special field or subject. (From The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science, 1983)

Brief accounts or narratives of an incident or event.

"In a medical context, anecdotes refer to individual observations or experiences used to describe the potential effects of a treatment, but they are considered less reliable than controlled clinical trials due to the absence of rigorous scientific testing and susceptibility to bias."

'Medical manuscripts' are written documents that present original research, review articles, case studies, or theoretical discussions in the field of medicine, prepared following specific guidelines and structures for scientific communication, intended for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals.