pathologist
/pə'θɔlədʤist/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis
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