pathologist
//pəˈθɒlədʒɪst//
Noun
pathologistSingular
pathologistsPlural
1
A medical specialist who examines tissues, cells, and body fluids to diagnose diseases, particularly through laboratory analysis and autopsies.
The pathologist examined the tissue samples to determine the cause of the illness.
2
A scientist who studies the causes and effects of diseases, especially the structural and functional changes caused by disease processes.
The pathologist examined tissue samples to determine the cause of the disease.