The anatomical pathologist
Example: The anatomical pathologist examined the tissue samples carefully.
Definition
"The anatomical pathologist" refers to a medical professional who specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, organs, and bodily fluids under a microscope. They play a crucial role in identifying abnormalities and guiding treatment by analyzing surgical specimens and biopsies.
Etymology
The term "the anatomical pathologist" combines 'anatomical,' derived from the Greek 'anatome,' meaning 'dissection,' and 'pathologist,' from the Greek 'pathos' (suffering) and 'logia' (study). Together, it denotes a specialist who studies disease by examining the structure of body tissues.
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"The anatomical pathologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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