detox

/diˈtɑks/
/ˈditɒks/
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Other forms: detoxing; detoxed

Definitions of detox
  1. noun
    the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified
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    type of:
    hospital ward, ward
    block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care
  2. verb
    treat for alcohol or drug dependence
    synonyms: detoxify
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    type of:
    care for, treat
    provide treatment for
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