Definition of insertion

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

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Intromission :: Intromission (n.) The act of sending in or of putting in; insertion.
Transplantation :: Transplantation (n.) The removal of a bodily organ or of tissues from one person, and the insertion of them into another person to replace a damaged organ or tissue; as, the transplantation of a heart, kidney, or liver..
Intercalation :: Intercalation (n.) The insertion or introduction of anything among others, as the insertion of a phrase, line, or verse in a metrical composition; specif. (Geol.), the intrusion of a bed or layer between other layers..
Reinsertion :: Reinsertion (n.) The act of reinserting.
Inset :: Inset (n.) That which is inserted or set in; an insertion.
Linament :: Linament (n.) Lint; esp., lint made into a tent for insertion into wounds or ulcers..
Interpolated :: Interpolated (a.) Inserted in, or added to, the original; introduced; foisted in; changed by the insertion of new or spurious matter..
Inlay :: Inlay (v. t.) To lay within; hence, to insert, as pieces of pearl, iviry, choice woods, or the like, in a groundwork of some other material; to form an ornamental surface; to diversify or adorn with insertions..
Insition :: Insition (n.) The insertion of a scion in a stock; ingraftment.
Insertion :: Insertion (n.) That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric..
Housing :: Housing (n.) The space taken out of one solid, to admit the insertion of part of another, as the end of one timber in the side of another..
Interpunction :: Interpunction (n.) The insertion of points between word or sentences; punctuation.
Ineye :: Ineye (v. t.) To ingraft, as a tree or plant, by the insertion of a bud or eye; to inoculate..
Hand-hole :: Hand-hole (n.) A small hole in a boiler for the insertion of the hand in cleaning, etc..
Nib :: Nib (n.) The points of a pen; also, the pointed part of a pen; a short pen adapted for insertion in a holder..
Tenon :: Tenon (v. t.) To cut or fit for insertion into a mortise, as the end of a piece of timber..
Origin :: Origin (n.) The point of attachment or end of a muscle which is fixed during contraction; -- in contradistinction to insertion.
Insertion :: Insertion (n.) The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx..
Intercalation :: Intercalation (n.) The insertion of a day, or other portion of time, in a calendar..
Insertion :: Insertion (n.) The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin.
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