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
In their reunion episode, Harry meets Pierce Kennedy (Lando, 64), a charming pathologist.
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The next day, a forensic pathologist at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy on Maurice.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Nowak died at the scene, and a pathologist found that nothing could have saved his life, even if officers hadn’t handcuffed him, the police statement added.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Older ligustrum trees become susceptible to what pathologist call cankers.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The next day, a forensic pathologist at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy on Maurice.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Nowak died at the scene, and a pathologist found that nothing could have saved his life, even if officers hadn’t handcuffed him, the police statement added.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Older ligustrum trees become susceptible to what pathologist call cankers.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathologist
Noun
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Ruth has a largely impeccable physical from her doctors, as Tom discovers.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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The outlet reported that Feldman felt sick on the flight and was examined by a doctor who happened to be on board.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The clinic operates at high daily volume, and the procedural model is heavily technician-led with physician oversight.—
Ascend Agency,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Barratt, a concierge physician specializing in neurology and sleep medicine, walked the jury through the diagnostic criteria considered for traumatic brain injuries.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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That’s what the board did in 2024, when the county circuit clerk, recorder, auditor and coroner positions all got raises following the 2024 election.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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The Washington Township Police are also investigating the deadly crash and the coroner's office noted that the department will release additional details at their discretion.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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But radiologist Elizabeth McDonald at the University of Pennsylvania, who co-authored that study, says the protective effects with GLP-1s appear greater than with other treatments or lifestyle changes.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Several lines of research presented at ASCO offer evidence of the drugs’ protective effect against cancer, including several not typically associated with weight, such as leukemia and lung cancer, says Elizabeth McDonald, radiologist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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Ifẹ̀, Nigeria-born to Wura, a pharmacist, and Bola, a neurologist, Adamolekun grew up watching his mom, Wura, run the Adonai Pharmacy on the University of Ifẹ̀ campus, where his dad worked.—
Rita Omokha,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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She was referred to a neurologist, but the earliest available appointment was still seven months away.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Mark Mitchnick, a pediatrician who invented transparent zinc oxide, which is known under the brand Z-Cote, said bemotrizinol will give chemists a new tool to make sunscreens that people will want to wear.—
Michael Scaturro,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Kamal, a director for the UC CalFresh Program, and Ravi, a pediatrician, are well known in the region for their work in health and education, including their $1 million gift to UC Davis’ College of Biological Sciences.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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That includes 10-minute short docs on YouTube, Tik-Tok style videos with its ‘Five with a Farmer’ series, and its ‘11 Questions in 11 Minutes’ series, more geared toward business leaders.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In addition to dramas, docs and entertainment shows, sports, including big-ticket rugby and soccer matches and tournaments, are also included.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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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
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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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“Pathologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathologist. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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