Look up: insertion

1. Insertion
   A genetic phenomenon in which a piece of DNA is inserted into the middle of a gene.
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2. insertion
   [n] - the act of putting one thing into another
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3. Insertion
   the movable end of a muscle.
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4. Insertion
   Insertion: Chromosome abnormality due to insertion of a segment from one chromosome into another chromosome.
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5. insertion
   the addition of one or more base pairs into a DNA molecule; a type of mutation commonly induced by acridine dyes or by mobile insertion sequences Category: Medicine • index for the importance of institutional wholesale trade in the market. It expresses the share in terms of value of the ...
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6. Insertion
   In·ser'tion noun [ Latin insertio : confer French 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 con...
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7. insertion
   1. <anatomy> The place of attachment, as of a muscle to the bone which it moves. ... 2. <genetics> A rare nonreciprocal translocation involving three breaks in which a segment is removed from one chromosome and then inserted into a broken region of a nonhomologous chromosome. ... Origin: L. Inserere = to join to ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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8. insertion
   introduction noun the act of putting one thing into another
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9. insertion
   (in-sur´shәn) the act of implanting, or condition of being implanted. the site of attachment, as of a muscle to the bone that it moves. in genetics, a rare nonreciprocal type of translocation in which a segment is removed from one chromosome and then inserted into a broken region of a nonhomo...
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10. Insertion
    • (n.) That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric. • (n.) The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx. • (n.) The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part...
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11. insertion
    (from the article `animal`) ...segments attached together by flexible joints. Muscles span the joints and attach at each end to different elements. The more stable attachment ...
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12. insertion
    (L. inserere to join to) 1. the place of attachment, as of a muscle to the bone which it moves. 2. in genetics, a rare nonreciprocal translocation (q.v.) involving three breaks in which a segment is removed from one chromosome and then inserted into a broken region of a nonhomologous chromosome.
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13. insertion
    insertion 1. The act of inserting: 'She made an insertion of a coin into a vending machine.' 2. Something inserted: 'There was an insertion of text in the middle of the paragraph.' 3. Additional written material that is inserted into a text. 4. The manner or place of attachment, as of an organ of ...
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14. Insertion
    Refers to an ad in a print publication.
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15. Insertion
    A chromosome abnormality in which a piece of DNA is incorporated into a gene and thereby disrupts the gene's normal function.
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16. Insertion
    An item included in a diary,dictionary,reference book or any other written matter that already exists.It has to be accepted by all following it or else it will be considered doubtful.
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17. insertion
    Type: Term Pronunciation: in-sĕr′shŭn Definitions: 1. A putting in. 2. The usually more distal attachment of a muscle to the more movable part of the skeleton, as distinguished from origin. 3. In dentistry, the intraoral placing of a dental prosthesis. 4. Intrusion of fragments of an...
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18. insertion
    The more movable attachment of a muscle, usually more distal.
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19. insertion
    The more movable attachment of a muscle, usually more distal.
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20. Insertion
    A chromosome abnormality in which a piece of DNA is incorporated into a gene and thereby disrupts the gene's normal function.
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21. Insertion
    (genetics) In genetics, an `insertion` (also called an `insertion mutation`) is the addition of one or more nucleotide base pairs into a DNA sequence. This can often happen in microsatellite regions due to the DNA polymerase slipping. Insertions can be anywhere in size from one base pair inco...
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22. Insertion
    (anatomy) `Insertion` is the point at which a muscle attaches to the skin, a bone, or another muscle. The insertion attaches to the structure that will be moved by the contraction of the muscle. Insertions are usually connections of muscle via id=ISBN 0130172928-->--> The opposite end of the ...
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