Pathologist

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /pæˈθɑlədʒɪst/

Definitions of pathologist

noun a person who studies the causes and effects of diseases, especially one who examines laboratory samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes

Example Sentences

A1 The pathologist examined the tissue samples under a microscope.

A2 The pathologist determined the cause of death by analyzing the autopsy results.

B1 The pathologist specializes in diagnosing diseases through laboratory tests.

B2 The pathologist's report provided crucial information for the medical team to make treatment decisions.

C1 The pathologist's expertise in forensic pathology helped solve the mysterious case.

C2 The pathologist's research on cancer biomarkers has revolutionized the field of oncology.

Examples of pathologist in a Sentence

formal The pathologist examined the tissue samples under a microscope to make a diagnosis.

informal The pathologist looked at the samples closely to figure out what was wrong.

slang The pathologist checked out the tissues to see what was up.

figurative Like a detective, the pathologist pieced together clues from the samples to solve the medical mystery.

Grammatical Forms of pathologist

plural

pathologists

comparative

more pathologist

superlative

most pathologist

present tense

pathologist

future tense

will pathologist

perfect tense

has pathologist

continuous tense

is pathologist

singular

pathologist

positive degree

pathologist

infinitive

to pathologist

gerund

pathologizing

participle

pathologized

Origin and Evolution of pathologist

First Known Use: 1842 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'pathologist' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' and 'logos' meaning 'study'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a physician who studies the causes and effects of diseases, the term 'pathologist' has evolved to encompass a broader range of medical professionals specializing in diagnosing diseases through laboratory analysis of bodily fluids and tissues.