detoxification

/diˌtɑksɪfɪˈkeɪʃɪn/
/ditɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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Definitions of detoxification
  1. noun
    treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver)
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    type of:
    medical aid, medical care
    professional treatment for illness or injury
  2. noun
    a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances
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    type of:
    intervention, treatment
    care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
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