noun
neuropathologist
nyoo-roh-puh-THOL-uh-jist
Neuropathologist (noun) means a medical professional who specialises in neuropathology. Example: “The hospital called in a neuropathologist to examine the tissue samples.”
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A medical professional who specialises in neuropathology.
"The hospital called in a neuropathologist to examine the tissue samples."
"She spent years training to become a neuropathologist."
"Neuropathologists often work alongside surgeons and other specialists."
How to use neuropathologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is neuropathology.
When to use it
A formal, technical job title used mainly in medical and clinical contexts.
Memory tip
Don't confuse it with neurologist or pathologist, which are related but separate specialisms.
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Common pairings
consultant neuropathologist
train as a neuropathologist
a neuropathologist's report
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Etymology
The word is formed by joining neuro- to pathologist. It can also be understood as neuropathology with the suffix -ist added.
Rhymes for neuropathologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
seismologist
psychologist
cardiologist
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Frequently asked questions
What is a neuropathologist?
It is a medical professional whose specialism is neuropathology.
How do you become a neuropathologist?
It typically involves medical training followed by further specialisation in neuropathology.
Where does the word neuropathologist come from?
It combines the prefix neuro- with pathologist, or equivalently adds -ist to neuropathology.
What is the meaning of neuropathologist?
"neuropathologist" (noun) means a medical professional who specialises in neuropathology.
