Noun: detoxification dee,tók-su-fu'key-shun
- Treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver)
"The emergency room initiated detoxification procedures for the patient who had ingested a harmful substance"
- A treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances
"He entered a clinic for detoxification from alcohol dependency"
Derived forms: detoxifications
Type of: intervention, medical aid, medical care, treatment
Encyclopedia: Detoxification