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

Examples of pathologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fan-favorite Annette Badland reprises her role as pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins, and Fiona Dolman returns as Barnaby’s wife, Sarah. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025

Bodies are brought to forensic pathologists who either work for the state or perform autopsies on a contract basis. —Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025

By the numbers: A persistent pathologist shortage is further ratcheting up demand for digital solutions. —Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025

Asha Dore, speech language pathologist and writer, agrees that how boundaries are handled is a key differentiator between gentle parenting and soft parenting. —Jana Pollack, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

pathology + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pathologist

• apologist
• biologist
• ecologist
• ethnologist
• geologist
• hydrologist
• neurologist
• oncologist
• philologist
• psychologist
• technologist
• urologist

Kids Definition

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