Definitions

1. noun

A theoretical unit of memory that is thought to be a fundamental building block of memory, or a pattern of neural activity that represents a memory trace.

“The scientist studied the engram to understand how memories are stored and retrieved in the brain.”

2. noun

A person or animal that has learned to perform a particular skill or behavior through repetition or conditioning.

“The engram of the horse had been trained to jump over obstacles with ease.”