pathologist

noun

Definition of pathologistnext
as in doctor
a medical professional studying diseases and especially one who examines bodies to find out the cause of death

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Recent Examples of pathologist Duke, the prosecutor, said a forensic pathologist ruled out vaccines as a possible cause of death. — Alex Brizee july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 During a board meeting Tuesday night, Licata said the district currently has vacancies for 25 speech language pathologists, five dyslexia specialists, two bilingual support specialists and 11 bilingual support teachers. — Samuel O’Neal 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 Across the country, medical educators and institutions are beginning to think creatively about how to strengthen the pipeline for future forensic pathologists. — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026 That said, according to Jo Hayes, etiquette and parenting consultant, speech-language pathologist, and founder of EtiquetteExpert. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pathologist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathologist
  1. doctor
  2. physician
  3. coroner
  4. radiologist
  5. neurologist
  6. pediatrician
  7. doc
  8. internist
Noun
  • The suspect was previously in a critical condition after the shooting at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, near Bangkok, with doctors providing emergency treatment.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Health officials also recommend sanitizing any surfaces that came into contact with the lettuce and contacting a doctor if symptoms develop after eating it.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • The safest and most sensible answer today is that AI is not ready to be independently licensed like a physician.
    — Humayun Chaudhry, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Michael Goldstein is a physician and attorney who has run to represent the district multiple times.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • According to the coroner’s toxicology report, the official cause of death was acute barbiturate poisoning.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The investigation has been turned over to the Lake County coroner’s office.
    — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of coroner
Noun
  • The technologist performing an imaging test like a mammogram is trained to take enough, and adequate, pictures for the radiologist to interpret.
    — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Again, the radiologist recommends follow-up, and again the emergency team appropriately focuses on treating the injuries that brought the patient to the hospital.
    — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of radiologist
Noun
  • Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • People who experience the following signs should consult a neurologist, according to the Parkinson's Foundation.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of neurologist
Noun
  • Later, after bringing her to the pediatrician, Smith said the doctor’s reaction immediately worried her.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Further, some parents disregard the possibility of jet lag altogether, as Julissa Baez, pediatrician and clinical professor at New York University, has observed in her practice.
    — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • The date of separation is listed as May 9, per court docs obtained and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • Will Philly-area hospitals have to provide ER docs, patient info to KONZA Health?
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of doc
Noun
  • Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.
    — Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 1 June 2026
Definition of internist

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