Definition of Detoxification in English :

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Detoxification meaning in English

Meaning of Detoxification in English

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Detoxification

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Noun

1. detoxification

a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances

2. detoxification

treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Detoxification

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n.
1. The process of detoxifying: detoxification of drugs by the liver; detoxification of industrial waste.
2. A medically supervised treatment program for individuals with alcohol or drug intoxication, designed to rid the body of toxic substances and manage withdrawal symptoms.
3. A short-term health regimen involving procedures thought to remove toxins from the body, such as drinking large amounts of liquid, eating a restricted diet or fasting, taking nutritional supplements, and undergoing enemas.

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