de·tox·i·fi·ca·tion

(dē-tŏk′sə-fĭ-kā′shən)

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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de•tox•i•fi•ca•tion

(diˌtɒk sə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən)

also de•tox`i•ca′tion,

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]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

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

detoxifikace

αποτοξίνωση

désintoxication

disintossicazione

detoxification

[diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃ^ən] n

[addict] → désintoxication f

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

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

detoxification

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

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

de·tox·i·fi·ca·tion

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

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

detoxification, detox

(fam) n desintoxicación f

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