PATHOLOGIST Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

pathologist

noun

Definition of pathologist

as in doctor

a medical professional studying diseases and especially one who examines bodies to find out the cause of death

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Recent Examples of pathologist Duke, the prosecutor, said a forensic pathologist ruled out vaccines as a possible cause of death. — Alex Brizee july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 During a board meeting Tuesday night, Licata said the district currently has vacancies for 25 speech language pathologists, five dyslexia specialists, two bilingual support specialists and 11 bilingual support teachers. — Samuel O’Neal 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for pathologist

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Noun

When reached by phone by CNN, one of the lead doctors for the trial, Yu Yongguo, declined to comment and hung up.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
That process happens anywhere in the world — including in the human gut, where microbes eat indigestible foods, and create a byproduct medical doctors might describe as flatulence.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

Dermatologists, cosmetic chemists and aesthetic physicians say the distinction matters, especially for anyone weighing what to spend money on.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Because immune activity often appears there before becoming visible in blood tests, the technology could help physicians monitor autoimmune diseases, infections, vaccine responses, and even cancer treatment more quickly and comfortably.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Definition of physician

Noun

Again, the radiologist recommends follow-up, and again the emergency team appropriately focuses on treating the injuries that brought the patient to the hospital.

— Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The lawsuit says radiologist Natalya Nagornaya looked over a second MRI of the lumbar spine at UM Miller School of Medicine on June 4.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of radiologist

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In her book The Age of Diagnosis, the British neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan describes a woman named Poppy who was given an autism diagnosis in her early 20s.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Doctors in Australia sent him home with instructions to see a neurologist as soon as possible.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of neurologist

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Our pediatrician referred us to the Early Start Program through California's Regional Center system, the state's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.

— Danielle Stephens, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Even less of that information has reached the adults best positioned to support them in a crisis, such as parents, pediatricians and community therapists.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of pediatrician

Noun

The busiest weekend for indie film openings in weeks has a mix of wide and limited releases, narrative features and docs, genre, special engagements and festival fare from Berlin, Cannes and Venice (2025).

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Josh Greenbaum, who has worked in both narrative features (Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar) and docs (Will & Harper) and directed the upcoming Spaceballs sequel, knows his way around comedy.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Definition of doc

Noun

Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.

— Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 1 June 2026

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