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Definition of detoxification

detoxification

/diːˌtɑːksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(UK: detoxification)
de · tox · i · fi · ca · tion
Plural:detoxifications
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detoxification Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, particularly as carried out by the liver.

Example

"The liver plays a primary role in the metabolic detoxification of harmful chemicals in the bloodstream."

2

A medical treatment or supervised period designed to help a person safely overcome physical dependence on alcohol or addictive drugs.

Example

"Before beginning long-term behavioral therapy, the patient completed a week of inpatient detoxification at the clinic."

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• Rhymes for detoxification

• Nearby Words

detour
detox
detoxication
detoxification
detoxifier
detoxify
detract

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a noun of action from 'detoxify', ultimately tracing its root to the Ancient Greek 'toxikon' (poison for arrows).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Detoxification. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/detoxification
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