pathologist
n. countablen. a doctor who studies diseases by looking at body tissues and fluids. They often work in a lab to find out why someone is sick or how they died.
n. a medical specialist who examines bodies and body tissues to determine the cause and nature of diseases. Often involves performing autopsies or analyzing laboratory samples to assist in clinical diagnosis.
The pathologist examined the tissue sample under a microscope.
After the surgery, the doctor sent the tumor to a pathologist to check if it was cancerous.
Forensic pathologists play a critical role in criminal investigations by determining the precise time and cause of death through detailed post-mortem examinations.
From pathology + -ist.
Often used in the context of hospital laboratories or forensic investigations.