aftereffect

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.

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aftereffect [ˈɑːftərɪˌfɛkt]

n

1. any result occurring some time after its cause

2. (Medicine) Med any delayed response to a stimulus or agent Compare side effect

3. (Psychology) Psychol any illusory sensation caused by a stimulus that has ceased

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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"