detoxification
noun/diˌtɑksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,971 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the process of removing harmful or toxic substances from the body.
Example sentence
The patient underwent detoxification treatment after being poisoned by chemicals.
Synonyms & related words
- cleansing
- purification
- purging
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