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
The pathologists at the time did not say whether CTE played a role.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors said two forensic pathologists examined the remains separately, both concluding the victims died from gunshots to the head.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Gradually, the physician would edge toward a diagnosis that could be compared with whatever the pathologists had ultimately concluded, often during an autopsy.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Samantha da Silva, speech language pathologist at the hospital, said patients light up when Robin comes into their room and not only remembers their names but their favorite music.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors said two forensic pathologists examined the remains separately, both concluding the victims died from gunshots to the head.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Gradually, the physician would edge toward a diagnosis that could be compared with whatever the pathologists had ultimately concluded, often during an autopsy.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Samantha da Silva, speech language pathologist at the hospital, said patients light up when Robin comes into their room and not only remembers their names but their favorite music.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathologist
Noun
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But what’s most important is that women see a health care provider, that practitioners from dentists to primary care doctors know how to help, and that the treatment is covered.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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And while representation for Black women doctors on HBO’s hit The Pitt is impressive, even with the controversial departure of Tracy Ifeachor, there are no Black male doctors on the show.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His personal physician, Admiral Cary Grayson, kept the severity of the stroke hidden from Congress and the American people, while his wife, first lady Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, surreptitiously took charge of matters of state.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sports medicine physician Jesse Morse described on X that Hill's injury was potentially career-ending.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sharon and Fiscus used crime scene photos, the coroner's report, court records, police files and about 50 interviews to tell the story.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, the county coroner’s office worked with Othram to try to identify the remains using forensic genetic genealogy, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The radiologist recommended a follow-up mammogram and ultrasound, but neither scan showed anything abnormal (thanks to that polar bear effect).—
Jennie Durant,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the late fifties, a computer scientist and a radiologist grouped cases by symptoms and diseases.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ask for a referral to a neurologist but also talk with your doctor about other potential causes for the mood changes.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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In 2005, a pediatric neurologist in Germany discovered that some children with symptoms of autism had normal folate levels in their blood but low folate levels in their brains.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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That is, people who have spent a substantial amount of time studying it, publishing research on it, teaching on it, or all of the above—for instance, pediatrician Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on vaccines and nutrition scientist.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
2 Oct. 2025
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That’s when his pediatrician noticed his walk seemed unusual and suggested leg braces.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The singer's filmography goes far beyond concert docs.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to the divorce docs, Kidman and the Aussie hitmaker must wait 90 days before their legal split can take effect following a final court appearance.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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The risk of seizures is not a new concern, explains Elizabeth Cilenti, MD, MPH, an internist and pediatrician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Restrepo, an internist at Massachusetts General Hospital who had been one of my classmates in residency, would be competing against CaBot.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Pathologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathologist. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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