detox
detox Lexical Profile
detox Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A process or period in which an individual abstains from or attempts to rid the body of toxic or unhealthy substances.
"She decided to go on a digital detox to reduce her screen time and focus on her mental health."
A medical facility or specialized clinic where individuals undergo supervised treatment for drug or alcohol dependence.
"The patient was admitted to detox for a supervised recovery program."
• verb
To abstain from or rid the body of toxic or unhealthy substances, often as part of a specific diet or lifestyle change.
"After the holiday season, he plans to detox by drinking plenty of water and eating raw vegetables."
To provide medical treatment or supervision to an individual to help them safely overcome substance dependence.
"The hospital has a specialized unit designed to carefully detox patients experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms."
Word Nuance & Usage
While originally a medical term referring to substance withdrawal, 'detox' is now widely used in informal lifestyle contexts to describe abstaining from technology (digital detox) or consuming specific diets to 'cleanse' the body.
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Word Origin & Etymology
A 1970s clipping of 'detoxification' or 'detoxify'. It derives from the Latin prefix 'de-' (reversal or removal) combined with 'toxic' (from Greek 'toxikon', meaning poison).