downstream
adj.adj. happening or existing further along in a process. In science or business, it describes things that happen later because of an earlier action.
adj. occurring or situated further along in a sequence or process; specifically, relating to the stages of a process that follow an initial action. Often describes the consequences or subsequent phases of a biological or industrial chain.
The medicine has several downstream effects on the body.
Scientists are studying the downstream effects of the new drug on liver function after the initial treatment.
While the primary mutation is well understood, the downstream consequences for cellular metabolism remain a subject of intense debate among the research team.
From down- + stream.
Typically placed before the noun it modifies.