detoxification

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01644
  1. Process, or processes, of chemical modification which make a toxic molecule less toxic.
  2. Treatment of patients suffering from poisoning in such a way as to promote physiological processes which reduce the probability or severity of harmful effects.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2038 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)