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EVAGINATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Evaginate.

Evaginate - as a verb

To evert a bodily organ inside surface to outside.

To cause (a bodily organ or part) to turn inside out.

Evaginate - as an adjective

Protruded, or grown out, as an evagination; turned inside out; unsheathed; evaginated.

Example: "An evaginate membrane"

Example Sentences

"The caterpillar evaginated its skin to transform into a pupa."
"Certain species of nematodes evaginate their esophagus to feed on host cells."
"During the reproductive process, the male seahorse evaginates its brood pouch to receive the eggs."
"The amoeba evaginates its pseudopodia to capture prey."
"Parasitic wasps evaginate their ovipositors to lay eggs inside the host."
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Word Game Points

Is EVAGINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, evaginate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EVAGINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is EVAGINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, evaginate is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
EVAGINATE is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is EVAGINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, evaginate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EVAGINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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