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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The beating left at least 30 bruises on Joanna’s torso and legs, and a belt pattern was present among the injuries, according to the assessment of a pathologist described in the affidavit.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Eight groups sued, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, public health workers, speech language pathologists, physician assistants and more.
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25 June 2026
Pierce Kennedy is the new state pathologist introduced in Season 5.
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22 June 2026
No further information will be released by the Lexington County Coroner’s Office until all pending studies have been completed and the pathologist has determined the cause and manner of death.
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PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Eight groups sued, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, public health workers, speech language pathologists, physician assistants and more.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Pierce Kennedy is the new state pathologist introduced in Season 5.
—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
No further information will be released by the Lexington County Coroner’s Office until all pending studies have been completed and the pathologist has determined the cause and manner of death.
—
Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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“Pathologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathologist. Accessed 30 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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