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      aftersensation
      noun
      an image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased
      Roots
      aefterafter- · Old English · following, latersentiresens- · Latin · to feel, perceiveatio-ation · Latin · act or process of
      Words related to aftersensation
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