Telepathology is the practice of pathology at a distance, using telecommunications technology to facilitate the transfer of image-rich pathology data between distant locations. It involves the interpretation of medical images, such as tissue and cell samples, using digital means rather than physical slides. This can be done in real-time (live video microscopy) or by sending digitized images for later review (static image telepathology).

Telepathology is part of the broader field of telemedicine, which leverages digital communication technologies to provide clinical services remotely. The evolution of telepathology has been driven by advancements in high-speed internet, image capture, and digital storage technologies, making it more feasible to send high-quality images quickly.