Pathologist - Definition and Overview

Pathology (in ancient Greek pathos = pain/pation and logos = word) is the study of diseases. It is a form of science and a branch of medicine that involves testing samples and diagnosing physical health problems from their evidence. Pathologists are skilled in interpreting test results and physical evidence.

See also:

• Anatomical pathology
• Nosology
• Forensic pathology
• Chemical pathology
• Cytopathology
• Cytogenetics
• Microbiology
• Hematology
• Immunology
• Pharmacology
• Plant pathology
• Experimental Pathology

Speech pathology is not usually linked to the speciality of pathology being a quite separate area mostly involved in helping patients with stroke or speech impediments.

See also: Important publications in pathology