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af·ter·ef·fect

 (ăf′tər-ĭ-fĕkt′)
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
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af•ter•ef•fect

(ˈæf tər ɪˌfɛkt, ˈɑf-)

n.
a delayed effect, as one that follows at some interval after the stimulus that produced it.
[1810–20]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.aftereffect - any result that follows its cause after an intervalaftereffect - 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 therapyaftereffect - 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"
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Translations
余波後遺症
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