engram

Noun

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

ریشه

Coined by German biologist Richard Semon in the early 20th century, from the Greek words 'en-' meaning 'in' and 'gramma' meaning 'something written'.

مثال

• The scientist studied the engram of the memory in the rat's brain.
• The traumatic event left a deep engram in his mind.
• The concept of the engram is central to some theories of memory.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Deep engram Vivid engram Permanent engram