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As any one of these everted lips could act as a scraper it was a matter of indifference which struck the bottom when the dredge was lowered.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various

In the course of weeks or months superficial or deep-seated ulceration takes place; the ulcer having hardened, and, as a rule, everted edges.

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman

The rectum may become everted and paralyzed, and the bowels move spontaneously.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

The face is fairly broad, with prominent cheek-bones and brow ridges; the low broad nose has spreading alae and short concave ridge; the lips are thick but not everted.

From Man, Past and Present by Haddon, Alfred Court