dol
[ dohl ]
/ doʊl /
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noun
a unit for measuring the intensity of pain.
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Origin of dol
1945–50; <Latin dol(or) pain
Other definitions for dol (2 of 3)
Other definitions for dol (3 of 3)
dol.
abbreviation
Music. dolce.
dollar.
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British Dictionary definitions for dol (1 of 2)
dol
/ (dɒl) /
noun
a unit of pain intensity, as measured by dolorimetry
Word Origin for dol
C20: by shortening, from Latin dolor pain
British Dictionary definitions for dol (2 of 2)
dol.
abbreviation for
music dolce
plural dols dollar
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Medical definitions for dol
dol
[ dōl ]
n.
A unit for the measurement of the intensity of pain.
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