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
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Lucy’s parents, Andres and Melissa Fernandez, teared up as the forensic pathologist spoke about the nature of Lucy’s injuries.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
At the time, a pathologist from the medical examiner's office in Washington's King County determined the remains likely belonged to a man between the ages of 30 and 50, who had died at least six months and up to two years earlier.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Forensic pathologist Shaku Teas, who reviewed the autopsy report on Chiodo, testified the body was in a state of advanced decomposition by the time it was found.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Authorities said a forensic pathologist will determine McMaster’s cause of death after an autopsy and any necessary toxicology testing.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
At the time, a pathologist from the medical examiner's office in Washington's King County determined the remains likely belonged to a man between the ages of 30 and 50, who had died at least six months and up to two years earlier.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Forensic pathologist Shaku Teas, who reviewed the autopsy report on Chiodo, testified the body was in a state of advanced decomposition by the time it was found.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Authorities said a forensic pathologist will determine McMaster’s cause of death after an autopsy and any necessary toxicology testing.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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“Pathologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathologist. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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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
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