(literary theory) A conflict that is between a character and an external force, such as another character.

(phonology, grammar) Sandhi that occurs between two words.

plural of external link

plural of external stimulus

(biology) Fertilization involving the fusion of the male and female gametes outside the bodies of the reproducing individuals.

plural of external coupling

(computing) a coupling where two modules share an externally imposed communication protocol, data format, or device interface

plural of external world

(anatomy) Ellipsis of external oblique muscle..

(medicine) A cause for an effect in a system that is not a constituent of that system, especially causes of personal health problems or death, such as poison, weapon wounds, or accident.