Evaginate

Pronunciation: /ˈɛvˈɑdʒinˈeɪt/

Evaginate (verb)

  1. To turn inside out or to extend outward, especially in biological contexts.

Examples

  • The organism will evaginate its structure during reproduction.
  • The animal can evaginate its body to protect itself.

Common collocations: evaginate a structure, evaginate during reproduction

Synonyms of Evaginate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Evaginate

  • to fold inward or sheath.