eversion


ever·sion

noun \i-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\

Definition of EVERSION

1
: the act of turning inside out : the state of being turned inside out <eversion of the bladder>
2
: the condition (as of the foot) of being turned or rotated outward
ever·si·ble \-ˈvər-sə-bəl\ adjective

First Known Use of EVERSION

1751

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