pathologist
noun
pa·thol·o·gist
pə-ˈthä-lə-jist 
pa-
: a specialist in pathology
specifically
: a physician who interprets and diagnoses the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids
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Though many of the prosecution’s witnesses mirrored Lori’s trial, the defense called several new witnesses, including some of Chad Daybell’s children and a pathologist who questioned the circumstances surrounding Tammy Daybell’s death.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2024
The forensic pathologist noted that Susann Sills had injuries all over her body that could have resulted from a fall, including a fractured C3 vertebra near the base of her neck, which can be fatal.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2024
The forensic pathologist noted that Susann Sills had injuries all over her body that could have resulted from a fall, including a fractured C3 vertebra near the base of her neck, which can be fatal.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
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“Pathologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathologist. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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pathologist
noun
pa·thol·o·gist
pə-ˈthäl-ə-jəst
pa-
: a specialist in pathology
Medical Definition
pathologist
noun
pa·thol·o·gist
pə-ˈthäl-ə-jəst, pa-
: a specialist in pathology
specifically
: a physician who interprets and diagnoses the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids
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