1A memory associated with the body, as opposed to the soul or spirit (rare).
2The capacity for experiencing memories as physical sensations, rather than intellectually; a physical sensation believed to be the manifestation of a (traumatic) memory.
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of body memory in US English:
body memory
noun
1A memory associated with the body, as opposed to the soul or spirit (rare).
2The capacity for experiencing memories as physical sensations, rather than intellectually; a physical sensation believed to be the manifestation of a (traumatic) memory.