engram

[en-gram]

engram Definition

a hypothetical permanent change in the brain accounting for the existence of memory; a physical trace of a memory.

Using engram: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "engram" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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    The engram of the traumatic event was still present in her mind.

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    Scientists are still trying to understand how engrams work.

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Summary: engram in Brief

An 'engram' [en-gram] is a theoretical and permanent change in the brain that accounts for the existence of memory. It is a physical trace of a memory, as in 'The engram of the traumatic event was still present in her mind.' Scientists are still studying how engrams work.