Definition of "aftereffect" []

• An effect following its cause after some delay, especially a delayed or prolonged physiological or psychological response to a stimulus. (noun)

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• ""At the start of the year, we all seemed to feel there was an aftereffect from the series with Golden State, where (Nowitzki) was throttled," TNT broadcaster Marv Albert said."
• "It was a common, short-term aftereffect of spaceflight."
• "Of advance the aftereffect is a beneath abiding but bargain NFL football jersey."