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insertions

/ɪnˈsɜːrʃənz/ /ɪnˈsɜːʃnz/

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noun

The act of inserting, or something inserted.

Examples :

"The textbook showed the insertions of new genes into the plant's DNA. "

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noun

The distal end of attachment of a muscle to a bone that will be moved by the muscle.

Examples :

"The anatomy textbook showed the biceps muscle's insertions on the forearm bones, explaining how it allows us to bend our elbow to lift things. "

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noun

The addition of a nucleotide to a chromosome by mutation.

Examples :

"The genetic testing revealed several small insertions in the child's DNA, potentially explaining the developmental delays. "

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