medical examiner

noun

Definition of medical examinernext
as in doctor

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Recent Examples of medical examiner The body was identified as Tondra Madruga, 58, also known as Tondra Miller, the San Francisco medical examiner said Friday. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 The medical examiner also explained to the detective that the dosage of Demerol found in Arriaga’s blood would be toxic for an adult, according to the warrant. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 His death was ruled a suicide by New York City’s medical examiner. — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 His death was later ruled a suicide by New York City’s medical examiner. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for medical examiner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medical examiner
  1. doctor
  2. family physician
  3. physician
  4. family doctor
  5. coroner
  6. pathologist
  7. family practitioner
  8. doc
Noun
  • The primary care doctor helps protect the patient’s heart and bones and looks after the person’s overall health.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • There are not yet significant clinical trials for these peptides, but some doctors, patients, wellness influencers, and Kennedy have voiced support for opening up the market for these drugs.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • The Korean switch-on diet was created by Park Yong-Woo, an obesity medicine researcher and family physician in Korea.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 June 2026
  • The statement describes her as a family physician and health officer for Wilson County and Fredonia.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Definition of family physician
Noun
  • But if intelligent systems can monitor patients between visits—flagging problems early and escalating to a human when judgment is required—the physician’s role shifts from gatekeeper to escalation point.
    — Srini Attili, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The students training at the Schmidt College of Medicine today are the physicians who will practice in Palm Beach County tomorrow.
    — Lewis S. Nelson, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • Asking them to lead your exit is like asking your family doctor to perform heart surgery.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Insurers pay family doctors the least and specialists the most, which explains the perpetual shortage of primary care providers.
    — Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Definition of family doctor
Noun
  • The coroner listed his cause of death as multiple traumatic injuries and manner of death as an accident.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
  • The Jackson County coroner told CNN his office has received numerous drowning victims from Mississippi’s barrier islands over the years.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of coroner
Noun
  • 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
Definition of pathologist
Noun
  • And so should a family practitioner who went to osteopathic school.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • The company will sell directly to potential customers, alongside clinicians and family practitioners.
    — Erin Brodwin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of family practitioner
Noun
  • The service has launched on the App Store, Google Play and a dedicated website with more than 100 titles across crime, drama, reality, dating, factual entertainment and docs.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 July 2026
  • Continue reading … 'HELD ME DOWN' — SJSU sends shocking response to request for docs on trans scandal coach's allegations.
    — , FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of doc

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“Medical examiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medical%20examiner. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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