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Definition of pathologist

pathologist

/pəˈθɑːlədʒɪst/
pa · thol · o · gist
Adverb:pathologically
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Plural:pathologists
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Adjective:pathological
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pathologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medical doctor or scientist who specializes in the study and diagnosis of diseases by examining bodily tissues, organs, and fluids in a laboratory, or by performing autopsies.

Example

"The hospital pathologist analyzed the biopsy sample under a microscope to determine whether the tumor was benign."

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pathogen
pathological
pathologically
pathologist
pathologize
pathology
pathway

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from 'pathology' and the suffix '-ist', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'pathos' (suffering or disease) and '-logia' (study of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pathologist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pathologist
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