Look up: insertion

1. Insertion
   [anatomy] In anatomy, the insertion is a point at which a muscle attaches to a bone. The insertion attaches to the structure that tends to be moved by the contraction of the muscle. Insertions are usually connections of muscle via tendon to bone. The opposite end of the muscle is called the origin. ...
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2. Insertion
   A genetic phenomenon in which a piece of DNA is inserted into the middle of a gene.
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3. insertion
   [n] - the act of putting one thing into another
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4. Insertion
   the movable end of a muscle.
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5. Insertion
   Insertion: Chromosome abnormality due to insertion of a segment from one chromosome into another chromosome.
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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. insertion
   introduction noun the act of putting one thing into another
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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. Insertion
    Refers to an ad in a print publication.
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16. 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 incorre...
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17. 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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18. insertion
    A type of chromosomal abnormality in which a DNA sequence is inserted into a gene, disrupting the normal structure and function of that gene. In the example shown, one nucleotide (adenine) is added in the DNA code, changing the amino acid sequence that follows.
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19. 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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20. 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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21. insertion
    The more movable attachment of a muscle, usually more distal.
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22. insertion
    The more movable attachment of a muscle, usually more distal.
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23. 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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