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detox
[dee-toks, dee-toks]
verb (used without object)
to rid the body or a bodily organ of a poison, toxin, or drug (often followed byfrom ).
You should detox from alcohol under medical care, as acute alcohol withdrawal can cause delirium or seizures.
to undergo a period of treatment to overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs.
The drug is often prescribed to aid recovering opiate addicts as they detox and heal.
to take a deliberate break from an activity or practice believed to be harmful or addictive.
I tried digitally detoxing while I was on vacation—I didn't touch a computer or social media at all.
verb (used with object)
to remove toxins, drugs, or other harmful substances from (the body or a bodily organ).
Here are some foods and spices that are believed to strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, and detox the liver.
to remove (toxins, drugs, or other harmful substances) from the body or a bodily organ.
They claim that using the sauna regularly may detox heavy metals and toxic chemicals, lower blood pressure, and improve heart health.
noun
the process of ridding the body or a bodily organ of a poison, toxin, or drug; detoxification.
One of the first steps in addiction treatment is detox, removing the drug from the patient's system through a medically supervised withdrawal process.
Also called detoxification.a program of treatment or a medical or therapeutic facility for helping a person overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs; rehab.
Here’s yet another clickbait story about a celebrity going into detox.
a treatment, diet, program, etc., intended to remove toxins from the body or from a specific bodily organ.
This clay mask is perfect for a skin detox, providing your skin with a chance to renew itself and regenerate skin cells.
a deliberate break or time away from an activity or practice believed to be harmful or addictive.
Is a digital detox really necessary?
adjective
of or relating to a period of treatment or a medical or therapeutic facility in which a person is helped to overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs.
Detox therapy can range in length, but most programs take about ten days.
of or relating to a treatment, diet, program, etc., intended to remove toxins from the body or from a specific bodily organ.
Changing your diet will help, but a colon detox program might also improve your symptoms.
detox
/ ˈ徱ːˌɒ /
noun
treatment designed to rid the body of poisonous substances, esp alcohol and drugs
verb
to undergo treatment to rid the body of poisonous substances, esp alcohol and drugs
Word History and Origins
Origin of detox1
Word History and Origins
Origin of detox1
Example Sentences
I really appreciate about this book is that it’s not a detox book.
Although it has a far lower rate of parasitic disease than other countries, the U.S. is the biggest buyer of detox products, including parasite cleanses.
And yet, unplugging felt like more than just a digital detox.
Ezra Klein: You brought up the idea of a detox period that the economy will need to go through — of economic pain caused by the tariffs and uncertainty.
Donna Chavez, a spokesperson for Adferiad, which runs a specialist detox and rehabilitation centre, said they were "incredibly grateful" to Williams' family for their support.
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