detoxification
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de·tox·i·fi·ca·tion
(dē-tŏk′sə-fĭ-kā′shən)n.
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.
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]
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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 |
Translations
detoxifikace
detoxification
[diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] n [addict] → désintoxication f
(= cleansing of system) → désintoxication fdetoxification centre n → centre m de désintoxicationdetoxification 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.