insertion

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

2a : the act or process of inserting

b : the mutational process producing a genetic insertion

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

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Since perforation most commonly occurs shortly after insertion, that could mean getting your IUD taken out way before its deadline. — Korin Miller, SELF, "When Is It OK to Get Your IUD Removed?," 12 Mar. 2019 The insertion positions tend to work well here, according to NuvaRing’s instructions. — Korin Miller, SELF, "How to Insert NuvaRing So It Stays in Place," 25 Jan. 2019 But these were based on a simple insertion of the gene from spiders, which turned out not to make much protein. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Researchers insert a spider web gene into the silkworm," 8 Aug. 2018 Similarly to the pill, a hormonal IUD can cause breakthrough bleeding at first—for up to three to six months after insertion. — Amy Marturana, SELF, "12 Causes of Spotting and Breakthrough Bleeding," 28 Dec. 2018 After insertion, the Cartiva cartilage protrudes slightly from the metatarsal bone at the base of the big toe. — Laura Johannes, WSJ, "Synthetic Materials Can Replace Cartilage in Your Aching Joints," 16 Sep. 2018 Between the cost of insertion and the actual IUD itself, your appointment could run a couple hundred dollars. — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, "What's the Best Form of Birth Control for You?," 31 Oct. 2017 Another burn was planned for 45 minutes later, commonly needed to position satellites for their final orbital insertion. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Inside the eight desperate weeks that saved SpaceX from ruin," 21 Sep. 2018 What’s more, all of those insertions would be personalized, so no two viewers see the same exact thing. — Ralf Jacob, Fortune, "AI Is About to Make Video Ads a Lot Less Annoying," 26 June 2018

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