Definition
disintoxication
noun
- the process of removing toxic substances from the body, especially alcohol or drugs; detoxification
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used interchangeably with detoxification
Examples
- The patient underwent disintoxication treatment at the rehabilitation center.
- Disintoxication from alcohol requires medical supervision and careful monitoring.
- The clinic specializes in disintoxication programs for substance abuse.
- Proper disintoxication can take several weeks depending on the severity of the addiction.
- Doctors recommended a gradual disintoxication process rather than abrupt withdrawal.