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an image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased

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  1. n. an image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased
  2. A sensation or sense impression following the removal of a stimulus producing a primary sensation, and reproducing the primary sensation in positive, negative, or complementary form. The aftersensation may be continuous with the primary sensation or follow it after an interval.
  3. A sensation or sense impression following the removal of astimulus producing a primary sensation, and reproducing the primarysensation in positive, negative, or complementary form. Theaftersensation may be continuous with the primary sensation or followit after an interval.
  4. n an image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased