pathologist
noun
pa·thol·o·gist
pə-ˈthä-lə-jist 
pa-
: a specialist in pathology
specifically
: a physician who interprets and diagnoses the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids
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During the monthlong trial, the jury heard from witnesses, police, pathologists, a Marine Corps instructor who trained Penny in chokehold techniques, as well as Penny’s relatives, friends and fellow Marines.
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Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
However, Penny's defense team's pathologist said that Neely died from a combination of using synthetic marijuana, schizophrenia, the altercation with Penny and a genetic condition.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
This is important because the number of children with Speech Sound Disorders is anticipated to increase at a time when schools already can’t afford enough speech pathologists.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, a forensic pathologist did not specify the primary contributing factor, with the resulting uncertainty leading to York’s plea deal, per the AP.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
However, Penny's defense team's pathologist said that Neely died from a combination of using synthetic marijuana, schizophrenia, the altercation with Penny and a genetic condition.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
This is important because the number of children with Speech Sound Disorders is anticipated to increase at a time when schools already can’t afford enough speech pathologists.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, a forensic pathologist did not specify the primary contributing factor, with the resulting uncertainty leading to York’s plea deal, per the AP.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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pathologist
noun
pa·thol·o·gist
pə-ˈthäl-ə-jəst
pa-
: a specialist in pathology
Medical Definition
pathologist
noun
pa·thol·o·gist
pə-ˈthäl-ə-jəst, pa-
: a specialist in pathology
specifically
: a physician who interprets and diagnoses the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids
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