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detoxification

/diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /diˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The process of removing toxins.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended detoxification to help remove the harmful chemicals from his body after the accident. "
medicine physiology body process

Related Words

Illustration harmful

harmful adjective

/ˈhɑːmfl̩/ /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/

Of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

"Wear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight."

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

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recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

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removing verb

/ɹɪˈmuːvɪŋ/

To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

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help noun

/hɛlp/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

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chemicals noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəlz/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The science experiment involved mixing several chemicals together to see what would happen. "

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remove noun

/ɹɪˈmuːv/

The act of removing something.

"The removal of the old furniture was a big project for the family. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

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toxins noun

/ˈtɒksɪnz/ /ˈtɑːksɪnz/

A toxic or poisonous substance produced by the biological processes of biological organisms.

"Mold growing in the damp basement released toxins into the air, making it unsafe to breathe. "