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

Examples of pathologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also vacancies for bilingual support teachers, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, dyslexia specialists, inclusion teachers and bilingual support specialists. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026

He had been shot at least five times – in his right arm, his left leg, his right foot, and twice in his abdomen, said Constance DiAngelo, a forensic pathologist who reviewed funeral home photographs of Beloozerov’s body at CNN’s request. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Hailey, during her first few months as a speech pathologist, was making about $5,000. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Investigators and forensic pathologists who responded found remains in various states of decomposition. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

pathology + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pathologist

• apologist
• biologist
• ecologist
• ethnologist
• geologist
• hydrologist
• neurologist
• oncologist
• philologist
• psychologist
• technologist
• urologist

Kids Definition

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