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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The pathologist in the case indicated that the cause of death was consistent with smothering.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Once again, the pathologist could not determine cause of death.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Medical examiner testifies in Penny trial Judge Jeanine Pirro breaks down first two days of testimony from the forensic pathologist who examined Jordan Neely after his subway chokehold death.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Because Ascension Seton Hays thought to save Jett's placenta, a specialized pathologist could look at the placenta under the microscope and see abnormalities.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Once again, the pathologist could not determine cause of death.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Medical examiner testifies in Penny trial Judge Jeanine Pirro breaks down first two days of testimony from the forensic pathologist who examined Jordan Neely after his subway chokehold death.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Because Ascension Seton Hays thought to save Jett's placenta, a specialized pathologist could look at the placenta under the microscope and see abnormalities.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Pathologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathologist. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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