withdrawal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-009384",
  "term": "withdrawal",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A term used to describe the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance, such as opiates and opioids, nicotine products, or alcohol. The withdrawal symptoms that a person has depend on many factors, such as the substance that was used, how often it was used, and the length of time it was used.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/withdrawal/"
}