pathologist
[/pəˈθɑːlədʒɪst/]
nounpl: pathologists
patologista
1. A medical doctor who specializes in the study of diseases, particularly through examining tissues, organs, and body fluids to diagnose illnesses
The pathologist examined the biopsy samples under a microscope.
O patologista examinou as amostras de biópsia sob um microscópio.
2. A professional who analyzes the nature and cause of diseases through laboratory investigations
The forensic pathologist determined the cause of death.
O patologista forense determinou a causa da morte.
Pathologists play a crucial role in the healthcare system in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, they work primarily in hospital laboratories and diagnostic centers. In the USA, forensic pathologists are particularly prominent in criminal investigations and television dramas. The profession requires extensive medical training and is highly respected in medical communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
Related Idioms & Phrases
forensic pathologist - especialista em patologia forense
clinical pathologist - patologista clínico
anatomical pathologist - patologista anatômico
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