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common pathway

[ˈkɒmən ˈpæθweɪ]
nounpl: common pathways
via comum
1. In biochemistry, the final series of enzymatic reactions in blood coagulation where various pathways converge to form thrombin and fibrin
The common pathway is activated when Factor X is converted to its active form.
A via comum é ativada quando o Fator X é convertido em sua forma ativa.
2. A general route or course of action that is shared by multiple processes or systems
All three signaling cascades converge at the common pathway before reaching the final outcome.
Todas as três cascatas de sinalização convergem na via comum antes de atingir o resultado final.
Synonyms
final pathwayconvergent pathwayshared pathway
Antonyms
intrinsic pathwayextrinsic pathway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via comum
Most common usage in Brazilian medical terminology
Portugal
via comum
Standard medical term used in Portugal
General
caminho comum
Alternative translation for non-technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet at a common pathway
converge on the common pathway
the common pathway of coagulation
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