detox
detox / detox / detox
Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun
past: detoxedpp: detoxeding: detoxing
This term carries a dual connotation depending on the setting. In a clinical or medical context, it refers to the rigorous and often dangerous process of managing withdrawal symptoms from chemical dependency, where professional supervision is critical for safety. In a lifestyle or wellness context, it is used more casually to describe dietary cleanses or temporary restrictions intended to improve health. This usage is often associated with trends like juice fasting or digital detoxing, though it lacks the medical urgency of the former.
Meanings
Transitive Verbdetox
[~ something]
To remove toxic substances, especially alcohol or drugs, from a person's body.
"The patient had to detox slowly to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms."