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aftereffect

af·te·ref·fect

UK/ˈɑːftəɹ.ɪˌfɛkt/ US/ˈæftəɹ.əˌfɛkt/ uncommon

noun

1.

any result that follows its cause after an interval

2.

a delayed effect of a drug or therapy

  • “the drug had unexpected aftereffects”

Origin

From after- + effect.

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