insertion

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noun in·ser·tion \ in-ˈsər-shən \

Definition of insertion

1 :something that is inserted: such 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

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insertional

play \in-ˈsər-shnəl, -shə-nᵊl\ adjective

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Examples of insertion in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of insertion from the Web

The feeling is often compared to an IUD insertion (however, my IUD experience was very painful and my colposcopy procedures were mild in comparison).

— s. nicole lane, SELF, "So You Need a Cervical Biopsy—Here's What That Actually Means," 17 Aug. 2017
However, the 16 embryos that did not become free of the mutation experienced unintended genetic deletions or insertions.

— jay bennett, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Edit Genes of 167 Embryos, the First Such Procedure on Humans in the U.S.," 2 Aug. 2017
A year has now passed since Juno's successful insertion into orbit around Jupiter on July 4th.

— eric berger, Ars Technica, "A year at Jupiter: Juno has revealed the giant of the Solar System," 4 July 2017
These keys are printed with different combinations of letters, shapes, edge designs, arrows, dots, roman numerals, and numbers—and any of these items might be used by the game's puzzles to indicate the proper key insertion sequence.

— nate anderson, Ars Technica, "Roundup: The best “escape room” games for a breakout party," 24 June 2017
Simply from the standpoint of contour and pacing, the insertion of the non-Rautavaara pieces –

— david patrick stearns, Philly.com, "A vigil from Finland envelops the Barnes," 18 June 2017
Kavanaugh points to an organization in Washington, D.C. and a task force in New York City that promote IUD use and offer insertion training to medical professionals.

— libby copeland, Smithsonian, "From Medical Pariah to Feminist Icon: The Story of the IUD," 16 June 2017
RELATED: Yoga, Acupuncture Can Help Some Pain, Studies Find Acupuncture is a procedure in traditional Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of needles into specific points on the body.

— agnes constante, NBC News, "Bill to Provide Veterans with Acupuncture Access Introduced in House," 14 June 2017
He's given nine public speeches, compared with predecessor Glenn Stevens' four in the same period, and added up to 200 more words to the bank's monthly policy statements that can sometimes move the currency with the insertion of just a few letters.

— james thornhill, Bloomberg.com, "Australia's Central Bank Chief Proves He's Chatty, Not Nutty," 13 June 2017

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INSERTION Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of insertion for English Language Learners

: the act or process of putting something into something else : the act or process of inserting something
: something (such as a comment) that is added to a piece of writing : something that is inserted

INSERTION Defined for Kids

insertion

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noun in·ser·tion \ in-ˈsər-shən \

Definition of insertion for Students

1 :the act or process of putting in or into

The lock opened upon insertion of a key.

2 :²insert

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insertion

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noun in·ser·tion \ in-ˈsər-shən \

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

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insertional

play \-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl\ adjective

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