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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Speech-language pathologists work with people who have disorders involving speech, language and swallowing, sometimes from injuries, medical conditions or developmental delays.
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The second-highest earner was the county pathologist, who made $345,964.
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Government pathologists conducted autopsies Thursday to determine the cause of death, though the identities of the victims have not been released.
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Government pathologists conducted autopsies on Thursday to determine the cause of death.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The second-highest earner was the county pathologist, who made $345,964.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Government pathologists conducted autopsies Thursday to determine the cause of death, though the identities of the victims have not been released.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Government pathologists conducted autopsies on Thursday to determine the cause of death.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Pathologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathologist. Accessed 2 Apr. 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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