noun
A hypothetical permanent change in the brain accounting for the existence of memory; a memory trace.
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The study of engrams in neuroscience aims to understand how memories are stored in the brain.
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I read an interesting article about engrams and memory retention.
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Dude, my engram for that party last night is still fresh in my mind.
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The engram of that traumatic event is etched into her memory forever.