Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

Pathologist A pathologist is a medical doctor or veterinarian who has specialized in the laboratory detection of disease in animals, including humans. These professionals complete medical school education and follow it with an extensive post-graduate residency at a medical center. A pathologist may oversee clinical laboratories for the evaluation of body tissue and blood samples for the detection of disease or infection. They examine tissue specimens through a microscope to identify cancers and other diseases. Some pathologists perform autopsies to determine the cause of death and the progression of disease.


Q: What type of doctor specializes in the laboratory detection of disease?

 Choices:

- internist

- diagnostician

- infectious disease physician

- pathologist

A:
pathologist
