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Definition
Forensic pathologist; a medical examiner or doctor who investigates cases of injury or suspicious death.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a medical professional who performs autopsies for legal investigations, rather than a general doctor. While often associated with crime dramas, the term is used in formal news reports and legal contexts in Hong Kong to describe the expert witness who provides medical evidence in court.
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We need a forensicist to examine the body to determine the cause of death for this murder case.
Do you want to become a professional forensicist?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with a general doctor or a police investigator, but it specifically requires a medical degree and specialized training in pathology.
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Grammar guides
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