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

An independent pathologist described Nolan Wells’ manner of death as undetermined pending further investigation, a preliminary autopsy report released Wednesday said. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

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

Crump said at the news conference that the independent pathologist also noted the significance of Wells' death occurring in or around a body of water; Wells could swim, but the circumstances surrounding his death are still not clear. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 22 July 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