insertion
noun
in·ser·tion
in-ˈsər-shən 
1
2
a
: the act or process of inserting
b
: the mutational process producing a genetic insertion
Examples of insertion in a Sentence
Treatment may include the insertion of a tube in his ear.
The report contains a number of insertions.
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One of those blew up on its landing attempt while another was purposefully expended to get its payload to a higher orbital insertion.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
The review found use of pain medication did increase 170% from Q1 2017 to Q3 2024, rising from 343 per 10,000 insertions to 927 per 10,000 insertions.
—Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Expulsion is rare and is most likely to occur within the first year after insertion, particularly in people with obesity, younger age (24 and under), or those who have recently given birth.17
Infection: Bacteria introduced in the uterus during placement can cause an infection.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
The rookies’ progress Penix’s insertion into the starting lineup has changed how the 2024 rookie class will be remembered, which is probably a good thing for the Falcons because the group hasn’t contributed much.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
The review found use of pain medication did increase 170% from Q1 2017 to Q3 2024, rising from 343 per 10,000 insertions to 927 per 10,000 insertions.
—Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Expulsion is rare and is most likely to occur within the first year after insertion, particularly in people with obesity, younger age (24 and under), or those who have recently given birth.17
Infection: Bacteria introduced in the uterus during placement can cause an infection.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
The rookies’ progress Penix’s insertion into the starting lineup has changed how the 2024 rookie class will be remembered, which is probably a good thing for the Falcons because the group hasn’t contributed much.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Insertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insertion. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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insertion
noun
in·ser·tion
in-ˈsər-shən
1
: the act or process of inserting
2
a
: something inserted
b
: the part of a muscle that is attached to a part to be moved
3
: the mode or place of attachment of an organ or part
Medical Definition
insertion
noun
in·ser·tion
in-ˈsər-shən
1
: the part of a muscle by which it is attached to the part to be moved compare origin sense 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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