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Noun: aftersensation  'ãf-tu(r)-sen,sey-shun
  1. An image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased
    "After staring at the bright light, he saw a dark aftersensation when he closed his eyes";
    - afterimage

Derived forms: aftersensations

Type of: memory image