Pathologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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pathologist

 

[ pรฆหˆฮธษ’l.ษ™.dส’ษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical profession

A pathologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining tissue samples, organs, and bodily fluids. They play a crucial role in patient care by providing accurate diagnoses, which often guide treatment decisions. Pathologists work in laboratories and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient management.

Synonyms

anatomical pathologist, diagnostic doctor, medical examiner

Examples of usage

  • The pathologist analyzed the biopsy results to determine the nature of the tumor.
  • After the autopsy, the pathologist provided a detailed report on the cause of death.
  • A pathologist's diagnosis confirmed the presence of infection in the patient.
  • In medical research, pathologists contribute to understanding disease mechanisms.
  • The hospital hired an additional pathologist to handle the increased workload.

Translations

Translations of the word "pathologist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patologista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฅเฅ‹เคฒเฅ‰เคœเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pathologe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patolog

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั‚ะพะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ patolog

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—…็†ๅญฆ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pathologiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patรณlogo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท patolog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘๋ฆฌํ•™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุตุงุฆูŠ ุงู„ุฃู…ุฑุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patolog

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ patolรณg

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—…็†ๅญฆๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ patolog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝslumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั‚ะพะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ—แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patoloq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patรณlogo

Etymology

The term 'pathologist' originates from the Greek words 'pathos', meaning 'suffering' or 'disease', and 'logos', meaning 'study'. It first came into use in the late 19th century as the medical field became more specialized. Pathology, as the study of disease, evolved significantly during this time, contributing to advancements in medical diagnostics. The role of pathologists became increasingly recognized as essential to the understanding and treatment of diseases, particularly with the development of laboratory techniques for examining tissues. Over the decades, the field has expanded further, incorporating molecular pathology and genomics, reflecting the growing complexity of disease mechanisms and the need for specialized knowledge to inform patient care.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,436, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.