as in doctor
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 pathologist
The sample is then sent to the lab, where a pathologist examines it under a microscope.
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Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Guidelines from the National Association of Medical Examiners say an autopsy from a forensic pathologist is needed.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
The pathologist in the case indicated that the cause of death was consistent with smothering.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Once again, the pathologist could not determine cause of death.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Guidelines from the National Association of Medical Examiners say an autopsy from a forensic pathologist is needed.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
The pathologist in the case indicated that the cause of death was consistent with smothering.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Once again, the pathologist could not determine cause of death.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pathologist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathologist
Noun
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Cassidy, a doctor himself, has publicly disagreed with Kennedy Jr.'s stance on vaccines.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Patients should see their doctor if any side effects become bothersome or do not go away.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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An advisory about fine particle air pollution from the highest-ranking physician in the United States would be a powerful tool in helping policymakers and communities better protect the health of current and future generations for years to come.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Both graduated compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings typically require a prescription from a primary care physician or a specialist, if the condition is more severe.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In 2023, 325 homeless people died in Sacramento, according to data from the coroner’s office and compiled by The Bee.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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The coroner's office added that the investigation into Ackerman's death is ongoing. Clemson University confirmed to FOX Carolina that Ackerman was one of their students.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This interpretation technique will aid a radiologist in localizing the focus area and improve clinical transparency substantially.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2025
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Clinics around the United States are starting to offer patients a new service: having their mammograms read not just by a radiologist, but also by an A.I. model.—
Nina Agrawal,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Due to cognitive difficulties, this is especially disorienting for those with dementia and can escalate to feelings of confusion, anxiety, and irritability, says Meredith Bock, MD, a neurologist and Chief Medical Officer at Remo Health.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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One evening, after midnight, a neurologist paged him and asked him to help check on an older patient who’d been unconscious for a few days.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Roots often sees kids who have been referred by their pediatrician for anxiety—but who are actually experiencing something else, like a stomach issue.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Call a healthcare provider or pediatrician if their acne has lasted for months.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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How to watch Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special, new SNL docs, and more Davidson appeared on Fallon's show to chat about Peacock's new docuseries special celebrating 50 years of SNL.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Unlike the vast majority of true crime docs, Zodiac Killer Project daringly allows the viewer to fill in the gaps for themselves and picture what may have happened, which is perhaps the best substitute for the real thing.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a case related to fibromyalgia, the opinion of Dr. James Bress, an internist, carried more weight with an insurer than the patient’s rheumatologist at the Mayo Clinic.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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An internist by training, Dr. Weldon served seven terms in Congress, representing a district on Florida’s central east coast, before returning to his medical practice.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Pathologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathologist. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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