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insertion

UK
/ɪnˈsɜːʃən/
US
/ɪnˈsɜrʃən/

Translations

insertionnoun
insertions
pl
UK
/ɪnˈsɜːʃən/
US
/ɪnˈsɜrʃən/
insertionEn anatomie.
The insertion of the biceps muscle is at the radius bone in the forearm.
L'insertion du biceps se situe sur le radius dans l'avant-bras.
encartDans la presse, pour une section ajoutée séparément.
The Sunday newspaper came with an insertion full of coupons and advertisements.
Le journal du dimanche contenait un encart rempli de bons de réduction et de publicités.
The insertion of the key into the lock was smooth and effortless.
L'insertion de la clé dans la serrure a été fluide et sans effort.
insertionEn génétique.
The mutation was caused by the insertion of two extra bases in the gene.
La mutation a été causée par l'insertion de deux bases supplémentaires dans le gène.
The editor made an insertion to clarify the author's point in the article.
Le rédacteur a fait une insertion pour clarifier le propos de l'auteur dans l'article.
Synonyms
interpolation
implantation
introduction
insertion
addition
inclusion
interjection
insertionadjective
UK
/ɪnˈsɜːʃən/
US
/ɪnˈsɝːʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "insertion order".
The technician prepared the insertion tool for the procedure.
Le technicien a préparé l'outil d'insertion pour l'intervention.

Definitions

insertionnoun
The act of putting something into something else.
The insertion of the key into the lock was smooth and effortless.
A thing that is inserted, such as a word or phrase added into a text.
The editor made an insertion to clarify the author's point in the article.
A section of a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is added separately.
The Sunday newspaper came with an insertion full of coupons and advertisements.
In biology, the attachment of a muscle to the bone that it moves.
The insertion of the biceps muscle is at the radius bone in the forearm.
In genetics, the addition of one or more nucleotides into a DNA or RNA sequence.
The mutation was caused by the insertion of two extra bases in the gene.
insertionadjective
Relating to or for use in insertion; placed before another noun to denote something designed for inserting.
The technician prepared the insertion tool for the procedure.
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