PAIN THRESHOLD
\pˈe͡ɪn θɹˈɛʃə͡ʊld], \pˈeɪn θɹˈɛʃəʊld], \p_ˈeɪ_n θ_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_əʊ_l_d]\
Definitions of PAIN THRESHOLD
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the lowest intensity of stimulation at which pain is experienced; "some people have much higher pain thresholds than do other people"
By Princeton University
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the lowest intensity of stimulation at which pain is experienced; "some people have much higher pain thresholds than do other people"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Amount of stimulation required before the sensation of pain is experienced.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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