Associations to the word «Extern»

Wiktionary

EXTERN, noun. A person affiliated with an institution in a lesser capacity, for example, as a non-resident or as a part-time affiliate.
EXTERN, noun. Outward form or part; exterior.
EXTERN, adjective. (obsolete) (rare) External; outward; not inherent.

Dictionary definition

EXTERN, noun. A nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there.

Wise words

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