1. The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the
insertion of words or passages in writings.
2. The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the
insertion of stamens in a calyx.
3. That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of
embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric.
4. (Anat.) The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to
the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin.
Epigynous insertion (Bot.), the insertion of stamens upon the ovary. --
Hypogynous insertion (Bot.), insertion beneath the ovary.
In*serve" (?), v. i. [L. inservire; in- in + servire to serve.] To be
of use to an end; to serve. [Obs.]
In*serv"i*ent (?), a. [L. inserviens, p. pr. of inservire.] Conducive;
instrumental. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
In*ses"sion (?), n. [L. insessio, fr. insidere, insessum, to sit in.
See Insidious.]
1. The act of sitting, as in a tub or bath. "Used by way of
fomentation, insession, or bath." [R.] Holland.