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flashbulb memory

flashbulb memory  n.— «The theory of “flashbulb memories” holds that shocking events—such as a presidential assassination—are created in a unique process that sears an image into the brain like a photo.» —“Remembering...

chimped

chimped  v.— «“What’s the ‘chimp’ factor?” “Haven’t you ever taken pictures of kids and had them immediately run to the camera to see what the picture looked like? Substitute a bunch of curious chimps for the kids. But...

chemo brain

chemo brain  n.— «Years after chemotherapy, some breast cancer patients have subtle memory and concentration problems often dubbed “chemo brain,” a new study shows.» —“Study Shows Brain Changes After Chemo” by Miranda...

memory color

memory color  n.— «Those findings are part of a hierarchy of color sensitivity that starts with the flesh tones and, particularly, faces. After that are the apples, blue sky, green grass and more—commonly called memory colors—that people...