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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathologists
  1. physicians
  2. doctors
  3. coroners
  4. medics
  5. clinicians
  6. ophthalmologists
  7. obstetricians
  8. pediatricians
Noun
  • If retatrutide, or reta, becomes widely available, people should work with their physicians to determine what dose—and which drug, if any—is right for them, Seeley says.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Broader cultural adoption driven by testimonials like Smith’s, and tighter clinical guardrails as physicians push back on unsupervised extended fasts.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of physicians
Noun
  • Her doctors were transparent that some add-ons might help some people, while others, inexplicably, might see no benefit.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Just before the child turned 2, doctors estimated their developmental age to be around 6 weeks.
    — Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 29 Sep. 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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  • Officers rendered emergency medical aid to Cromwell until medics arrived, police said.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • He was dropped off to an area where medics were staged and treated for cold water exposure, and released at the scene.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of medics
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  • In healthcare and veterinary medicine, success means technology automates routine friction, allowing clinicians to build trust with people and pets.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • On that front, CalPERS cited the company’s statements that home visits kept its members healthy and that its clinicians made independent clinical decisions.
    — Tara Bannow, STAT, 30 Sep. 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
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  • 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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“Pathologists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathologists. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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