detoxification

de·tox·i·fi·ca·tion  (d-tks-f-kshn)

n.

1. The process of detoxifying.

2. The state or condition of being detoxified.

3. Physiology The metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or toxin are reduced by the body.

4. A medically supervised treatment program for alcohol or drug addiction designed to purge the body of intoxicating or addictive substances. Such a program is used as a first step in overcoming physiological or psychological addiction.

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de•tox•i•fi•ca•tion (diˌtɒk sə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən) also de•tox`i•ca′tion,

n.

1. the metabolic process by which toxins are changed into less toxic or more readily excreted substances.

2. the process of withdrawing a person from dependence on a habituating drug.

[1900–05]

Thesaurus

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

Translations

detoxification [diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃ^ən] n

[addict] → désintoxication f

(= cleansing of system) → désintoxication f
detoxification centre n → centre m de désintoxication
detoxification programme n → cure f de désintoxication

detoxification

n → Entgiftung f; (for drug addict) → Entziehungskur f

de·tox·i·fi·ca·tion

n.  destoxificación, reducción de las propiedades tóxicas de una sustancia.