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 Today, pathologists assign two pattern scores, each ranging from 3 to 5, and add them together for a Gleason score of 6 to 10. — Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026 Just as Grossman had to reconstruct the camp at Treblinka after attempts to erase it, so Littell methodically — at times forensically, through interviews with pathologists, survivors and grave diggers — recreates the killings in Bucha. — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026 In another lesson, Gowitt explained how X-rays help forensic pathologists find bullets inside a body before an examination. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 In both cases, the pathologists have waited for the results of toxicology tests, which can take weeks to complete. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Board members Tennessee Walker and Laurie George apologized to speech-language pathologists over April staffing cuts, and Licata pledged a recruitment and retention report within two weeks. — Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 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 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

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Noun

Senior professionals, an employee group that includes senior administrative analysts, information technology professionals, coaches and student health physicians, has more than doubled in that time.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Experts disagree over how soon AI may be able to take over decision-making from physicians.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of physicians

Noun

The executive order extends the pool of people who can administer measles vaccines to include paramedics, midwives and others, and allows nurses to join doctors in ordering testing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
At the hospital, one of Myers’ many doctors pulled Morgan aside.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 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

Police provided first aid for the children until Denton County medics arrived.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
One person was airlifted to emergency crews staged at San Francisco International Airport for transport to a trauma center, while medics transported the three other boaters to local hospitals.

— Senior Editor, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of medics

Noun

Yet since the American Medical Association Code of Ethics explicitly forbids physician participation in capital punishment, executions are rarely, if ever, performed by expert clinicians.

— Dr. Jacob Appel, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Although the problem warrants a systemic fix, the best short-term solution is for hospitals to create more nuanced documentation tools, and for clinicians to exercise judgment when using them.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 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

This would fund training, equipment, and teleconsultation so rural facilities without obstetricians can handle delivery emergencies.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Traditionally, obstetricians were required to be on call when their patients went into labor.

— Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstetricians

Noun

Primary care physicians and pediatricians who have longstanding relationships with patients and families need to feel comfortable prescribing buprenorphine, addiction doctors said.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Separately, the pediatricians recommend a vaccine-like medication for those infants whose moms weren't vaccinated and some other high-risk babies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pediatricians

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