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

Prosecutors said two forensic pathologists examined the remains separately, both concluding the victims died from gunshots to the head. —Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025

According to the news outlet, authorities are awaiting a pathologist's report before pursuing more charges. —Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025

The skeletal remains were transferred to the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, where a pathologist and odontologist examined the remains. —Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025

Gradually, the physician would edge toward a diagnosis that could be compared with whatever the pathologists had ultimately concluded, often during an autopsy. —Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025

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