a muscle that everts or rotates a part, esp. the foot, outward
evertor in American English
(iˈvɜːrtər)
noun
Anatomy
a muscle that turns a part toward the outside
Word origin
[1900–05; evert + -or2]This word is first recorded in the period 1900–05. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Young Turk, clone, desensitize, geopolitics, hormone
Examples of 'evertor' in a sentence
evertor
The second individual presented with right ankle dorsiflexor and evertor paralysis following a right total hip replacement.
Holland Thomas J 2012, 'Utilizing the reaction of degeneration test for individuals with focal paralysis',Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injuryhttp://www.jbppni.com/content/7/1/6. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)