insertion

in·ser·tion

noun \in-ˈsər-shən\

Definition of INSERTION

1

: something that is inserted: as

a : the part of a muscle that inserts

b : the mode or place of attachment of an organ or part

c : embroidery or needlework inserted as ornament between two pieces of fabric

d : a section of genetic material that is inserted into an existing gene sequence

2

a : the act or process of inserting

b : the mutational process producing a genetic insertion

— in·ser·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

Examples of INSERTION

1. Treatment may include the insertion of a tube in his ear.
2. The report contains a number of insertions.

First Known Use of INSERTION

1539

Rhymes with INSERTION

assertion, Cistercian, desertion, exertion

in·ser·tion

noun \in-ˈsər-shən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of INSERTION

1

: the part of a muscle by which it is attached to the part to be moved—compare origin 2

2

: the mode or place of attachment of an organ or part

3

a : a section of genetic material inserted into an existing gene sequence b : the mutational process producing a genetic insertion

—in·ser·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-^əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective