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af⋅ter⋅sen⋅sa⋅tion

  [af-ter-sen-sey-shuhn, ahf-]
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–noun Psychology.
an afterimage.
Origin:
1865–70; after + sensation
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af·ter·sen·sa·tion   (āf'tər-sěn-sā'shən)   
n.  A sensory impression, such as an afterimage or aftertaste, that persists after the stimulus has ceased.
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Main Entry: af·ter·sen·sa·tion
Pronunciation: -sen-"sA-sh&n, s&n-
Function: noun
: a sensation occurring afterstimulation by its external cause has ceased; especially : AFTERIMAGE
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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aftersensation af·ter·sen·sa·tion (āf'tər-sěn-sā'shən)
n.
A sensory impression, such as an afterimage or aftertaste, that persists after the stimulus has ceased to act. Also called afterimpression.

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