pathologist

/pə'θɔlədʤist/

Thân thiện

A pathologist examines a tissue sample under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis, particularly by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids to identify diseases. A pathologist studies the causes, nature, and effects of disease.

Usage

• A pathologist is a medical professional, typically holding an M.D. or D.O. degree, who works in a laboratory setting.
• They analyze samples (like biopsies, blood, or urine) to provide diagnoses that guide patient treatment.
• The term is used to describe their profession, role, or title within the healthcare system.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon sent the tissue sample to the pathologist for analysis.
  • The pathologist's report confirmed the diagnosis of cancer.
  • She trained for many years to become a forensic pathologist.

Advanced Usage

• "Forensic pathologist": A pathologist who performs autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death in legal cases.
  • The forensic pathologist testified in court about the victim's injuries.
• The field of work is pathology. A person who works in or studies pathology is a pathologist.

Variants and Related Words

• Pathology (n): The scientific study of the nature of disease, its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
  • He is a professor of pathology at the medical school.
• Pathological (adj): 1. Relating to pathology. 2. (Of behavior) compulsive and obsessive.
  • The report described the pathological changes in the liver. (Relating to disease)
  • He is a pathological liar. (Compulsive behavior)

Synonyms

• Diagnostician: A doctor who is skilled in making diagnoses. (This is a broader term that can include pathologists.)
• Medical examiner: A specific type of forensic pathologist, often a government official.

Related Phrases

• Anatomic pathology: The branch of pathology dealing with the diagnosis of disease based on the gross and microscopic examination of tissues and organs.
• Clinical pathology: The branch of pathology dealing with the diagnosis of disease through laboratory analysis of bodily fluids.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis

Từ đồng nghĩa

• diagnostician