"Engramm" meaning in German

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Noun

Audio: De-Engramm.ogg Forms: Engramms [genitive], Engramme [plural]
Etymology: Coined by German evolutionary biologist Richard Semon in 1904 from Ancient Greek ἐν (en, “in”) + γράμμα (grámma, “writing, picture”). Etymology templates: {{coinage|de|Richard Semon|in=1904|nationality=German|nobycat=1|occupation=evolutionary biologist}} Coined by German evolutionary biologist Richard Semon in 1904, {{der|de|grc|ἐν|t=in}} Ancient Greek ἐν (en, “in”) Head templates: {{de-noun|n}} Engramm n (strong, genitive Engramms, plural Engramme)
  1. (physiology) engram (representation of memory) Tags: neuter, strong
    Sense id: en-Engramm-de-noun-qfP-weQs Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Physiology Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences
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