detox

• Substantivo que designa um processo de desintoxicação, geralmente de álcool ou drogas, ou a clínica ou unidade hospitalar onde esse tratamento é realizado.

A noun referring to a hospital ward or clinic where patients undergo detoxification, typically from alcohol or drugs.

1. Detoxification wardB2formalmedical

   A hospital ward or clinic where patients undergo detoxification, especially from alcohol or drugs.

   Unidade de desintoxicação

   • He was admitted to the detox for a week of supervised withdrawal.
   • The hospital's detox unit is staffed by specialized nurses.
   • She checked into a private detox to safely manage her recovery.

2. Detoxification processB1formalmedical

   The process of removing toxic substances from the body, especially from alcohol or drugs.

   Desintoxicação

   • The patient completed a 10-day detox program.
   • Medical detox is often the first step in addiction treatment.
   • She experienced mild symptoms during her detox.

   Sinônimosdetoxification

3. Health or diet regimenB1informal

   A period or regimen aimed at removing toxins from the body, often through diet or fasting.

   Detox

   • She started a juice detox to cleanse her system.
   • Many people try a detox after the holidays.
   • He followed a strict detox plan for two weeks.

   Sinônimoscleansecleansingdetoxificationpurification

• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de eliminar substâncias tóxicas do organismo, frequentemente por meio de dieta específica ou tratamento médico.

A verb used to indicate the process of removing toxic substances from the body, often through a specific diet or medical treatment.

1. Treat for substance dependenceB2formalmedical

   To undergo a medical process to remove toxic substances from the body, especially in the context of alcohol or drug addiction treatment.

   Fazer desintoxicação

   • The patient was admitted to the clinic to detox from alcohol.
   • He spent two weeks in a rehabilitation center to detox from heroin.
   • Doctors monitored her closely while she detoxed from the medication.

   Sinônimoscleansedetoxifydry out