Re: Extropian Bulldogs

From: Max More (maxmore@primenet.com)
Date: Fri Mar 07 1997 - 13:47:09 MST

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At 12:03 PM 3/7/97 EST, you wrote:
>Found via the Bulldog FAQ (http://www.io.com/~wilf/bulldog-l/faq.html):
>
> entropian: A complex genetic condition that results in the turning
> in of the upper or lower eyelid, potentially resulting in corneal
> ulceration.
>
> extropian: A complex genetic condition that results in the turning
> out of the upper or lower eyelid, potentially resulting in corneal
> ulceration.

Haven't seen that one before, but it must be a derivation from one I have
seen: "extrophy" (with an h) meaning a turning out.

Max

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