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 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 See All Example Sentences for pathologist

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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