ever·sion
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, -shən \
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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
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eversible
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i-ˈvər-sə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
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eversion
noun
ever·sion
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Medical Definition of eversion
1
: the act of turning inside out : the state of being turned inside out
eversion of the eyelid eversion of the bladder
2
: the condition (as of the foot) of being turned or rotated outward — compare inversion sense 1b
Other Words from eversion
eversible
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-ˈvər-sə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
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The first known use of eversion was in 1567
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