wài​yīn

external cause

外因 wài​yīn
external cause
An external factor or cause influencing the development or change of a thing; often contrasted with 内因 nèi​yīn
external pathogenic factor
In Chinese medicine, a disease or ailment caused by external environmental factors such as wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, or fire

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