Insertion

Definition:

• (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.

Compare insertion with other words:

insection vs. insertion

inertion vs. insertion

exertion vs. insertion

insertion vs. interpolation

insertion vs. ocrea

gastrocnemius vs. insertion

injection vs. insertion

insertion vs. posting

insertion vs. intercalation

insertion vs. intromission

deletion vs. insertion

insertion vs. mutation

chromosome vs. insertion

addition vs. insertion

insertion vs. muscle

distal vs. insertion

inserted vs. insertion

inserting vs. insertion

insert vs. insertion

epenthesis vs. insertion

insertion vs. tmesis

acupuncture vs. insertion

hardy vs. insertion

insertion vs. stuffing

graft vs. insertion

insertion vs. origin