Medical Dictionary

exhaust

vt ex·haust \ig-ˈzst\

Medical Definition of EXHAUST

1
a :  to draw off or let out completely b :  to empty by drawing off the contents; specifically :  to create a vacuum in
2
a :  to use up :  consume completely b :  to tire extremely or completely <exhausted by overwork>
3
:  to extract completely with a solvent <exhaust a drug with alcohol>

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