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

Across the country, medical educators and institutions are beginning to think creatively about how to strengthen the pipeline for future forensic pathologists. — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026

That said, according to Jo Hayes, etiquette and parenting consultant, speech-language pathologist, and founder of EtiquetteExpert. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 July 2026

The case went back to Douglas County, where district attorney Suzanne Valdez later declined to pursue a retrial, citing a forensic pathologist report that said child abuse likely did not cause Oliver’s death. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Crump said the pathologist noted injury patterns on Kohen’s body caused by debris in the bullet’s wake and displayed a picture showing several abrasions on the child’s right torso. — Bracey Harris, NBC news, 1 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