engram
[en-gram ]
a presumed encoding in neural tissue that provides a physical basis for the persistence of memory; a memory trace
USE 1
The concept of the engram suggests that every experience we have leaves a physical imprint on our neural circuitry.
USE 2
Neuroscientists are studying the engram to better understand how memories are stored and retrieved in the brain.
USE 3
Advances in technology have allowed researchers to visualize engrams, offering new insights into the mechanisms of memory formation and recall.
