Definition of be DOA

DOA

adjective

abbr. dead on arrival. used to describe patients pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
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Last edited on Sep 18 2004. Submitted by Anthony V. on Sep 18 2004.
acronym for "dead on arrival". Used to describe equipment that arrives in non-functioning condition.
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Last edited on May 13 2011. Submitted by Anthony V. on Sep 18 2004.

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