insertion

[in·ser·tion]

An insertion is when you put something into another thing, like the insertion of a key into a lock, or the insertion of a comment into a conversation.

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The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings.

Noun
the act of putting one thing into another

Noun
a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted; "with the help of his friend''s interpolations his story was eventually told"; "with many insertions in the margins"


n.
The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings.

n.
The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx.

n.
That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric.

n.
The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin.


Insertion

In*ser"tion , n. [L. insertio: cf. F. insertion. See Insert.] 1. The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings. 2. The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx. 3. That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric. 4. (Anat.) The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin. Epigynous insertion (Bot.), the insertion of stamens upon the ovary. -- Hypogynous insertion (Bot.), insertion beneath the ovary.

The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings.

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I suspect the psychological pressure associated with that crisis caused the first mental blackout I had ever suffered. It contributed to a deterioration in my health that later required the insertion of a heart pacemaker.

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