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detoxification

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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.

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 Legend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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 [diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] n
[addict] → désintoxication f
(= cleansing of system) → désintoxication f
detoxification centre ncentre m de désintoxication
detoxification programme ncure f de désintoxication
detoxification
nEntgiftung f; (for drug addict) → Entziehungskur f
de·tox·i·fi·ca·tion
n.  destoxificación, reducción de las propiedades tóxicas de una sustancia.


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