Aftereffect
a delayed ; an that follows at some interval the stimulus that produces it.
Medicine/Medical. a result appearing the first due to an agent, usually a drug, has gone.
noun
any result occurring some time after its cause
(med) any delayed response to a stimulus or agent Compare side effect
(psychol) any illusory sensation caused by a stimulus that has ceased
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