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Detoxification Definition & Meaning

detoxification
noun
  1. a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances
  2. treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver)

"Detoxification" in song lyrics

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  • "overnight detoxification"
    AOL — AOL
  • "fluoride detoxification"
    AOL — AOL
  • "skin detoxification"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does detoxification mean?
a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver)
What part of speech is detoxification?
Detoxification is a noun.
How many definitions does detoxification have?
Detoxification has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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