insertion

[ in-sur-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of inserting:

   the insertion of a coin in a vending machine.

2. something inserted:

   an insertion in the middle of a paragraph.

3. Botany, Zoology.
   1. the manner or place of attachment, as of an organ.
   2. attachment of a part or organ, with special reference to the site or manner of such attachment.
4. lace, embroidery, or the like, to be sewn at each edge between parts of other material.
5. Aerospace. injection ( def 6 ).

insertion

/ ɪnˈsɜːʃən /

noun

1. the act of inserting or something that is inserted
2. a word, sentence, correction, etc, inserted into text, such as a newspaper
3. a strip of lace, embroidery, etc, between two pieces of material
4. anatomy the point or manner of attachment of a muscle to the bone that it moves
5. botany the manner or point of attachment of one part to another

Derived Forms

• inˈsertional, adjective

Other Words From

• in·sertion·al adjective
• nonin·sertion noun
• prein·sertion noun
• rein·sertion noun
• subin·sertion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insertion¹

First recorded in 1570–80, insertion is from the Late Latin word insertiōn- (stem of insertiō ). See insert, -ion

Example Sentences

In the Georgia abortion ban, the insertion of the medically unnecessary word spontaneous may be confusing physicians and delaying care that would otherwise be protected under the “life of the mother” exceptions that exist in every U.S. state.

From Slate

But while insertion requires specialized tools and medical expertise to safely measure the uterus, stabilize the cervix, position and deploy the device, and trim the strings, removing the long-acting birth control is not nearly as technically complicated: In most cases, it simply involves grabbing the strings and giving them a pull.

From Slate

The most important determinant of success seemed to be whether they could reach their strings, which has led some to suggest that providers ask IUD users about their preferences for string length at insertion.

From Slate

Part of the answer is that we need more research into side effects and better access to pain management for IUD insertion.

From Slate

A straightforward strategy to increase reproductive autonomy is to have doctors ask patients, upon insertion, if they’re interested in learning about the possibility of taking out their IUD themselves.

From Slate

Related Words

• infusion
• injection