complex pathway
[/ˈkɒmpleks ˈpæθweɪ/]
nounpl: complex pathways
via complexa; caminho complexo; trajeto complexo
1. A complicated route, process, or sequence of steps that involves multiple interconnected elements and is difficult to navigate or understand
The signaling pathway in cells is a complex pathway involving numerous proteins and chemical reactions.
A via de sinalização nas células é uma via complexa que envolve numerosas proteínas e reações químicas.
2. In biology and biochemistry, a series of interconnected chemical or biological reactions
Understanding the metabolic complex pathway is essential for developing new treatments.
Compreender a via metabólica complexa é essencial para o desenvolvimento de novos tratamentos.
3. A figurative journey or process with many difficult stages or obstacles
The path to success is often a complex pathway filled with challenges.
O caminho para o sucesso é frequentemente uma via complexa repleta de desafios.
This term is predominantly used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, 'via complexa' is the standard term in biochemistry and molecular biology literature. The phrase is particularly common in discussions of cellular signaling, metabolic processes, and business process management. It reflects the increasingly technical nature of contemporary discourse in STEM fields across both Portuguese and English-speaking communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
navigate a complex pathway
traverse a complex pathway
walk a complex pathway
follow the complex pathway
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