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 Karen Arace is an independent speech-language pathologist based in Longwood. — Karen Arace, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 She was likely strangled, the pathologist concluded. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 The pathologist concluded that Joanna died as a result of blunt force injuries and that her death was a homicide. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 The death was classified as natural, with the pathologist noting that long-term alcohol use can increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia by impairing several of the body's protective reflexes and immune functions. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pathologist

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Noun

Nelson believes trials like this one are just the beginning of the future of regenerative medicine — and of a future where doctors will be able to repair brain damage.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Cuba’s doctors for decades have worked in developing nations such as Gambia and Venezuela, skilled in providing care with scarce resources.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

Wen is an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
His research has revealed a history that extends beyond one church to include Black architects, physicians, Freemasons and civic leaders whose contributions helped shape Kansas City.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Definition of physician

Noun

Investigators believe Lopez died before the car was set on fire, but were unable to determine her exact cause of death or who killed her, because of the extreme fire damage her body suffered, according to the coroner’s report.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
His manner of death was listed as homicide by the coroner, which was what police labeled it Monday.

— Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Definition of coroner

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Her father, Constantine Metreweli, was a radiologist who served in the British Army Medical Unit.

— Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Nearby sits a family of Chaldean Christians exiled from Iraq—an anxious archeologist, his pregnant radiologist wife, and his imperious mother, who bought a bulletproof Maybach to transport her daughter-in-law to the hospital for the delivery.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of radiologist

Noun

Shifters follows Dre, a Brit of Nigerian heritage who comes from a council estate, and Des, the middle-class daughter of a neurologist.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2026
An appointment with a neurologist quickly confirmed the diagnosis and the fact there is not yet an easy cure — though there are some treatments that can help.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Definition of neurologist

Noun

If food thoughts seem to be causing stress or changing your child’s eating or behavior, reaching out to a pediatrician or mental health professional can help.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 July 2026
Upon the advice of the pediatrician, Nara said Lucky took their daughter to the nearest children's hospital.

— Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of pediatrician

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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