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 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 Speech-language pathologists work with people who have disorders involving speech, language and swallowing, sometimes from injuries, medical conditions or developmental delays. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathologists
  1. physicians
  2. doctors
  3. coroners
  4. medics
  5. clinicians
  6. ophthalmologists
  7. obstetricians
  8. pediatricians
Noun
  • The company boasts short wait times, one-on-one time with physicians and large, private rooms with baths and televisions, and catered meals, according to prior Statesman reporting.
    — Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
  • To practice medicine in Florida, physicians must have a valid Florida medical license.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 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
Noun
  • Allard said police found a victim and began performing life-saving measures until medics arrived.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • When the soon-to-be teacher went to the doctor in January, medics agreed her symptoms were concerning.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of medics
Noun
  • Health systems must ensure clinicians have the knowledge and resources needed to stay current on these developments.
    — Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The takeaway from the clinicians and researchers is straightforward.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of clinicians
Noun
  • 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
  • The approach to paying obstetricians and midwives is changing.
    — Jeff Levin-Scherz, STAT, 23 July 2026
  • But no, this is an actual phrase in the world of medicine, apparently used by obstetricians to inflict emotional harm on pregnant folks over the age of 35.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of obstetricians
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  • 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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