1. Recovery from the toxic effects of a drug. 2. Removal of the toxic properties from a poison. 3. Metabolic conversion of pharmacologically active principles to pharmacologically less active principles. SYN: detoxication.
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de·tox·i·fi·ca·tion (de-tok″sĭ-fĭ-kaґshən) 1. reduction of the toxic properties of poisons. 2. treatment designed to free an addict from a drug habit. 3. in naturopathy, the elimination of toxic substances from the body, either by metabolic change or by excretion; the process may be assisted therapeutically by fasting, saunas, or hydrotherapy.Medical dictionary. 2011.