de·tox·i·fy (d -t k s -f  )v. 1. To counteract or destroy the toxic properties of a substance. 2. To remove the effects of poison from something, such as the blood. 3. To treat a person for alcohol or drug dependence, usually under a medically supervised program designed to rid the body of intoxicating or addictive substances. |
detoxify
[dētok′sifī]
Etymology: L, de, from; Gk, toxikon, poison
to make a poisonous substance harmless or to overcome the effects of a poison.
detoxify,
v (detoxicate), to remove the toxic quality of a substance.
detoxify
to subject to detoxification.
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