pathologist

noun

pa·​thol·​o·​gist pə-ˈthä-lə-jist How to pronounce pathologist (audio)
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

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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. 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 See all Example Sentences for pathologist 

Word History

Etymology

pathology + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pathologist was in 1650

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“Pathologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathologist. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

pathologist

noun
pa·​thol·​o·​gist pə-ˈthäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce pathologist (audio)
pa-
: a specialist in pathology

Medical Definition

pathologist

noun
pa·​thol·​o·​gist pə-ˈthäl-ə-jəst, pa- How to pronounce pathologist (audio)
: 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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