Meaning of the word detoxification in English

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detoxification

US /diːˌtɑːk.sə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /diːˌtɑːk.sə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the process of removing toxic substances or qualities from something

Example:
The body's natural detoxification system works constantly.
Many people try juice cleanses for quick detoxification.
2.

medical treatment for alcohol or drug dependence involving removal of toxins from the body

Example:
He checked into a clinic for alcohol detoxification.
The first step in recovery is often supervised detoxification.
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