de·tox·i·fi·ca·tion (d -t k s -f -k  shn)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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| 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 |
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