The forensic pathologist
Example: The forensic pathologist examined the evidence carefully at the crime scene.
Definition
The forensic pathologist is a medical professional specializing in determining the cause of death by examining bodies, especially in cases involving sudden, unexplained, or suspicious circumstances. They perform autopsies to gather evidence that helps solve crimes and legal investigations.
Etymology
The term "forensic pathologist" combines 'forensic,' derived from the Latin 'forensis,' meaning 'of the forum' or public debate, referring to legal proceedings, and 'pathologist,' from the Greek 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' or 'disease' and 'logia' meaning 'study.' Together, it denotes a specialist who studies disease and death for legal purposes.
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"The forensic pathologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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