noun
- plural of detoxification; processes of removing toxic or poisonous substances from the body or environment
- plural of detoxification; the process of treating substance abuse or addiction, especially alcohol or drug dependence
Usage: commonly used in medical and health contexts; can refer to both biological processes and therapeutic treatments
Usage: medical/clinical context
Examples
- The hospital offers several detoxifications programs for patients struggling with addiction.
- Many people pursue detoxifications to remove heavy metals from their bodies.
- The environmental agency conducted detoxifications of the contaminated soil.
- Liver detoxifications are natural biological processes that occur daily.
- She completed two detoxifications at the wellness center before feeling better.
- Industrial detoxifications require specialized equipment and trained professionals.