EVERT


Meaning of EVERT in English

[ ɪ'və:t ]

■ verb Biology & Physiology turn (a structure or organ) outwards or inside out.

Derivatives

eversible adjective

eversion noun

Origin

C16 (in the sense 'upset, overthrow'): from L. ~ere , from e- (var. of ex- ) 'out' + vertere 'to turn'.

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