Engram
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Engram is a noun meaning A postulated physical or biochemical change in neural tissue that represents a memory.
Meaning
A postulated physical or biochemical change in neural tissue that represents a memory.
More Meanings
- (Scientology) A painful, negative mental image representing a past event.
Example Sentences
I use the word engram to denote this permanent change wrought by a stimulus; the sum of such engrams in an organism may be called its "engram-store," among which must distinguish inherited from acquired engrams.
Word Forms
- engrams
- engramme
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gram, grammer, ingle, ingress, ensign.
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