Dead On Arrival

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
DOA
Pronunciation
/dɛd ɔn ərˈaɪvəl/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Oncology

Examples in Context

  1. He was dead on arrival at the nearby hospital.
  2. They rushed her to casualty but she was dead on arrival.
  3. He was rushed to the nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
  4. As a result, this ghost is lifeless and dead on arrival.
  5. He was certified dead on arrival.

Other meanings of DOA