A mnemonic device is a memory aid that assists in remembering information. This term has several synonyms such as memory tool, memory trick, memory aid, memory helper, memory cue, memory jogger, learning aid, study aid, and retention technique. Mnemonic devices are widely used in educational settings to help students remember information and in medical fields to help doctors retain complex medical information. They are often visual and help connect abstract concepts to images, making it easier to recall information. Mnemonic devices come in many forms, including acronyms, rhymes, songs, associations, and mnemonics, and have proven to be highly effective in improving memory and recall.