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pathologist

/pæθɒˈlɒdʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does pathologist mean?

noun

A medical doctor who specializes in the examination of tissues and cells to diagnose diseases. A pathologist examines tissues and cells to determine the cause of disease.

Example

"The pathologist studied the tissue samples under a microscope to identify the cancer cells."

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