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Insertion
ɪnˈsəːʃn
Insertion definitions
noun
insertion
insertions
- the action of inserting something
"he didn't notice the insertion of the envelope into his pocket"
- the placing of a spacecraft or satellite into an orbit or trajectory
- the addition of extra DNA or RNA into a section of genetic material
- an amendment or addition inserted in a text
"omissions and insertions which do not affect the sense"
- each appearance of an advertisement in a newspaper or periodical
- an ornamental section of cloth or needlework inserted into a garment
- the place or manner of attachment of an organ
"close to the point of leaf insertion"
- the place or manner of attachment of a muscle to the part which it moves
"the names of the muscles and their insertions on the eyeball"