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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The pathologist agreed with the medical examiner’s ruling, according to the filing. Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025 Samantha da Silva, speech language pathologist at the hospital, said patients light up when Robin comes into their room and not only remembers their names but their favorite music. Hallie Golden The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025 Forensic pathologist Christopher Day found no alcohol in the boy's system, according to the report. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025 Philadelphia’s top pathologist ruled that a schoolteacher found with a kitchen knife in her chest died by suicide, the latest conclusion in a case in which officials have repeatedly reversed their findings in the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg. Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 14 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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