Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dol

noun
/dɒl/
Definition
A unit of measurement used to express the quantity of pain or unpleasantness.
Examples
  • The patient described his pain as 5 dol on the scale.
  • Using dol as a measurement helped the doctors understand the severity of her discomfort.
Meaning
In medical contexts, ‘dol’ often refers to a specific value that quantifies pain, particularly in psychological assessments.
Synonyms
  • pain unit
  • discomfort measure