detoxification (redirected from metabolic 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.

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