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aftereffect

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af·ter·ef·fect  (ftr--fkt)
n.
An effect following its cause after some delay, especially a delayed or prolonged physiological or psychological response to a stimulus.
aftereffect
Noun
any result occurring some time after its cause
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Noun1.aftereffect - any result that follows its cause after an interval
consequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
2.aftereffect - a delayed effect of a drug or therapy; "the drug had unexpected aftereffects"
effect - a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"
aftereffect
noun (usually plural) consequence, wake, trail, aftermath, hangover (informal) spin-off, repercussion, afterglow, aftershock, delayed response
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