PATHOLOGISTS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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 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 During a board meeting Tuesday night, Licata said the district currently has vacancies for 25 speech language pathologists, five dyslexia specialists, two bilingual support specialists and 11 bilingual support teachers. — Samuel O’Neal 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 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 That would save nearly $16 million in the next fiscal year for plumbers, electricians, teachers, speech and language pathologists, and others. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Here are the questions men are asking most and the answers from the physicians and patients who have been through it.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Such compounds are increasingly migrating into mainstream use despite a lack of FDA approval, with licensed physicians prescribing them and even New York bodegas getting in on the action.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of physicians

Noun

If no deal is made, people with the aforementioned health insurance plans through United will no longer be able to get in-network care with UHealth doctors and other providers across UHealth’s South Florida facilities.

— Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The hospital includes two operating rooms, a pharmacy and a laboratory, while doctors continue performing orthopedic surgeries and treating infections and other conditions left untreated in the aftermath of the disaster.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 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

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Rather than overwhelming clinicians with a constant stream of data, AI can help identify meaningful patterns and 'hot spot' patients who may need more timely attention.

— Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Different types of clinicians work together within Dana-Farber.

— Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 30 July 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

Even less of that information has reached the adults best positioned to support them in a crisis, such as parents, pediatricians and community therapists.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
More than 2,600 educators, tutors, volunteers, and pediatricians were trained in early literacy development and/or strategies to support young children’s literacy skills.

— Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of pediatricians

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