noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of removing toxins. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver) wordnet
3. 3
   a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

detox

Example

More examples

"Two days later he was discharged from a detoxification clinic."

Etymology

From de- + toxification.

Related phrases

detoxification unit

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