Pathologist
(noun)
- A doctor who specializes in the study of diseases and the changes that occur in tissues and organs of the body.
- A specialist in the study of pathology.
Origin:
From the greek word 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' and 'logos' meaning 'science'.
Examples:
- The pathologist performed an autopsy on the body to determine the cause of death.
- A pathologist analyzed the tissue samples to diagnose the patient's illness.
- The pathologist's report showed that the patient had stage 4 cancer.
- The pathologist was an expert in his field and had many years of experience.
- The pathologist's testimony was crucial in the court case, as it provided evidence for the prosecution.