pathologists

noun

plural of pathologist
as in physicians
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 pathologists There are also vacancies for bilingual support teachers, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, dyslexia specialists, inclusion teachers and bilingual support specialists. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 Investigators and forensic pathologists who responded found remains in various states of decomposition. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Three pathologists who examined the autopsy report told Mississippi Today and The New York Times that his death should have been deemed a homicide. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 25 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 Eight groups challenged the department’s definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more. — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Eight groups challenged the department's definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 In it, the pathologists described what steps the doctors and nurses took to try to save the babies. — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 18 May 2026 That also assist pathologists with autopsies as needed. — Noah Daly may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathologists
  1. physicians
  2. doctors
  3. coroners
  4. medics
  5. clinicians
  6. ophthalmologists
  7. obstetricians
  8. pediatricians
Noun
  • Nationally, emergency medicine physicians are doing so by advocating for improved helmeting and educating parents of the risks involved with e-scooters.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Because of these limitations, physicians usually consider waist circumference, body composition, fitness, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels alongside BMI.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of physicians
Noun
  • If blood pressure is around 130/80, doctors have typically advised people to make changes to their lifestyle, such as increasing exercise.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Midwives are medically trained to perform many of the same functions and procedures as doctors when women are having babies in low-risk situations.
    — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctors
Noun
  • High fees, but ‘no discretion’ – in theory Pennsylvania law establishes high fees for coroners’ records – $500 per autopsy report, plus an additional $100 each for toxicology and coroner–investigator reports.
    — Jonah Walters, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
  • The committee working on the legislation includes seven county coroners and a deputy coroner; representatives of city, county and state law enforcement agencies; a deputy county prosecutor; a county commissioner and a tribal member.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of coroners
Noun
  • Responding officers used a tourniquet on the girl’s hand before medics rushed her to Staten Island University Hospital North for care.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Neither of the two blasts Shearer experienced in Iraq produced obvious injuries, and medics prioritized Marines who were more badly hurt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of medics
Noun
  • For decades, parents have been told — correctly — that childhood vaccine recommendations are based on evidence reviewed by scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, and independent experts.
    — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Healthcare needs talented, compassionate clinicians now more than ever.
    — Jeff Giullian, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of clinicians
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  • In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Definition of ophthalmologists
Noun
  • Imagine if obstetricians could identify during pregnancy which women were at high risk for severe postpartum depression.
    — Jamie Maguire, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Haider argues that each mom needs a village of support but that obstetricians, doulas, and pediatricians are the front line of defense.
    — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstetricians
Noun
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recognized this shift in a landmark 2016 policy statement calling for pediatricians to actively engage fathers as caregivers, not bystanders.
    — Nishant Pandya, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Those appointments could also strain pediatricians who typically administer the shots, while driving up costs tied to syringes and other medical supplies.
    — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pediatricians

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