detoxify

detoxify definition - medical

de·tox·i·fy (dē-tŏkˈsə-fīˌ)

verb
  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.

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