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An unnatural eversion of the eyelids.

UNNATURAL
Not natural; contrary, or not conforming, to the order of nature; being without natural traits; as, unnatural crimes. Syn. -- See Factitious. -- Un*nat"u*ral*ly, adv. -- Un*nat"u*ral*ness, n.
EVERSION
1. The act of eversing; destruction. Jer. Taylor. 2. The state of being turned back or outward; as, eversion of eyelids; ectropium.
UNNATURALIZE
To make unnatural. Hales.
REVERSION
The returning of an esttate to the grantor or his heirs, by operation of law, after the grant has terminated; hence, the residue of an estate left in the proprietor or owner thereof, to take effect in possession, by operation of law, after
REVERSIONER
One who has a reversion, or who is entitled to lands or tenements, after a particular estate granted is terminated. Blackstone.
ANTEVERSION
A displacement of an organ, esp. of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual.
REVERSIONARY
Of or pertaining to a reversion; involving a reversion; to be enjoyed in succession, or after the termination of a particular estate; as, a reversionary interest or right.