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

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Mendoza said on Friday the pathologist told him Hackman and Arakawa's bodies tested negative for carbon monoxide exposure. Ayana Archie, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025 An initial pathologist report found that Gene Hackman likely died on Feb. 17, according to the actor’s pacemaker activity. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025 After forensic testing, Israel’s chief pathologist dismissed Hamas’s claims that they had been killed in an Israeli airstrike, though no evidence has been made public, in line with the family’s request for privacy. Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 This is a common practice and is added to several other therapists and pathologists who are already on the teacher’s contract. Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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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