1. a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and body fluids

Examples

• The pathologist examined the biopsy sample under a microscope.
• After the autopsy, the pathologist determined the cause of death.
• She decided to become a pathologist after studying biology in college.
• The pathologist’s report confirmed the presence of cancer cells.
• Hospital pathologists work closely with surgeons and other doctors.
• The forensic pathologist testified in court about the evidence.