Engrammic

/ɛnˈɡræmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of engrams; involving memory traces or neural imprints.

Etymology

From 'engram' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic.' Used in neuroscience terminology to describe processes and phenomena related to memory storage in the brain.

Kelly Says

The term 'engrammic' describes how memories are stored at the neural level—every time you learn something, engrammic changes occur as your neurons strengthen their connections with each other, physically rewiring your brain.

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