aftersensation

[ af-ter-sen-sey-shuh n, ahf- ]
/ ˈæf tər sɛnˌseɪ ʃən, ˈɑf- /

noun Psychology.

an afterimage.

Origin of aftersensation

First recorded in 1865–70; after + sensation

British Dictionary definitions for aftersensation

aftersensation
/ (ˈɑːftəsɛnˌseɪʃən) /

noun

another word for afterimage

Medical definitions for aftersensation

aftersensation
[ ăf′tər-sĕn-sāshən ]

n.

A sensory impression, such as an afterimage or aftertaste, that persists after the stimulus has ceased. afterimpression