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 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

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Noun

Its provider networks include doctors in all 100 counties, covering 95% of the state’s physicians and nearly all acute-care hospitals, according to its website.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Watkins and other physicians held a white-coat ceremony for a fifth-grade class at Charles Mack Elementary School.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of physicians

Noun

Its provider networks include doctors in all 100 counties, covering 95% of the state’s physicians and nearly all acute-care hospitals, according to its website.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
There, doctors gave her a physical exam and found nothing out of the ordinary.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 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

Noun

Leaders may consider repurposing these existing tools around the patient data that already exists to help ensure the guidance clinicians receive feels timely and relevant rather than generic.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Regulators and clinicians generally sort these products into three buckets.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 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

Colleagues remembered Evans as a compassionate doctor to patients who trained other pediatricians.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Harder for doctors and parents On the other side of the process, pediatricians already find the cost of supplying and administering vaccines to be a challenge.

— Jennifer Reich, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pediatricians

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