Engrammatic

/ɛŋɡrəˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving engrams; of or concerning memory traces in the brain.

Etymology

From 'engram' plus the adjectival suffix '-atic.' Used in neuroscience and psychology to describe phenomena related to memory storage and neural traces.

Kelly Says

Neuroscientists use 'engrammatic' to describe brain changes that store memories—when you study hard, you're creating engrammatic modifications in your hippocampus and cortex that literally change your brain's wiring.

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