Definitions

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  • noun A device used for measuring pain.

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Examples

  • The stimulus was induced by a dolorimeter, an instrument that applies continuously increasing pressure, on the thumbnail and forearm, as these points are easily accessible and have a low pain threshold.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2009

  • The stimulus was induced by a dolorimeter, an instrument that applies continuously increasing pressure, on the thumbnail and forearm, as these points are easily accessible and have a low pain threshold.

    Science Blog - Science news straight from the source 2009

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