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[[File:Memory wipe.jpg|thumb|[[Sarjenka]]'s memories are erased]]
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A '''memory wipe''' is a medical procedure designed for the purpose of selectively eliminating [[memory engram]]s from the mind of an individual.
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A '''memory wipe''' was a [[medical procedures|medical procedure]] designed for the purpose of selectively eliminating [[memory engram]]s from the mind of an individual.
   
 
The [[neural neutralizer]] was an early attempt at a device for erasing memories. ({{TOS|Dagger of the Mind}})
 
The [[neural neutralizer]] was an early attempt at a device for erasing memories. ({{TOS|Dagger of the Mind}})
   
Dr. [[Katherine Pulaski]] developed a memory wipe technique which was effective on many [[humanoid]] species. It was used on [[Sarjenka]], a young girl from the [[pre-warp civilization]] on [[Drema IV]], in order to prevent her from telling her people of her experiences with the ''Enterprise''. ({{TNG|Pen Pals}}) The technique was not successful on all humanoids, however. [[Mintakan]]s were unaffected by the memory wipe ({{TNG|Who Watches The Watchers}}), as were the [[Boraalan]]s ({{TNG|Homeward}}).
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Dr. [[Katherine Pulaski]] developed a memory wipe technique which was effective on many [[humanoid]] species. It was used on [[Sarjenka]], a young girl from the [[pre-warp civilization]] on [[Drema IV]], in order to prevent her from telling her people of her experiences with the ''Enterprise''. ({{TNG|Pen Pals}})
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The technique was not successful on all humanoids, however. [[Mintakan]]s were unaffected by the memory wipe ({{TNG|Who Watches The Watchers}}), as were the [[Boraalan]]s ({{TNG|Homeward}}).
   
 
A memory wipe was used by Dr. [[Julian Bashir]] to reassign [[Kurn]]'s identity to [[Rodek]] in [[2372]]. ({{DS9|Sons of Mogh}})
 
A memory wipe was used by Dr. [[Julian Bashir]] to reassign [[Kurn]]'s identity to [[Rodek]] in [[2372]]. ({{DS9|Sons of Mogh}})
   
As of [[2374]] the [[Ramuran]]s used a [[neurolytic emitter]] to erase memories of recaptured refugees. ({{VOY|Unforgettable}})
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As of [[2374]], the [[Ramuran]]s used a [[neurolytic emitter]] to erase memories of recaptured refugees. ({{VOY|Unforgettable}})
 
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Memory wipe

Sarjenka's memories are erased in 2365

A memory wipe was a medical procedure designed for the purpose of selectively eliminating memory engrams from the mind of an individual.

The neural neutralizer was an early attempt at a device for erasing memories. (TOS: "Dagger of the Mind")

Dr. Katherine Pulaski developed a memory wipe technique which was effective on many humanoid species. It was used on Sarjenka, a young girl from the pre-warp civilization on Drema IV, in order to prevent her from telling her people of her experiences with the Enterprise. (TNG: "Pen Pals")

The technique was not successful on all humanoids, however. Mintakans were unaffected by the memory wipe (TNG: "Who Watches The Watchers"), as were the Boraalans (TNG: "Homeward").

A memory wipe was used by Dr. Julian Bashir to reassign Kurn's identity to Rodek in 2372. (DS9: "Sons of Mogh")

As of 2374, the Ramurans used a neurolytic emitter to erase memories of recaptured refugees. (VOY: "Unforgettable")