1. the act of turning outward or inside out; the state of being turned outward
Usage: commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts
2. in anatomy, the outward rotation of the foot or ankle
Usage: medical/anatomical term

Examples

• The eversion of the eyelid revealed the underlying tissue.
• Ankle eversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot outward.
• The surgeon performed an eversion of the wound edges to promote healing.
• Excessive eversion of the foot can lead to ankle instability.
• The patient experienced pain during eversion of the ankle joint.