developmental pathway
[/ˌdevəˈlopməntəl ˈpæθweɪ/]
nounpl: developmental pathways
via de desenvolvimento
1. A sequence of biological, genetic, or environmental processes that guide an organism or cell through stages of growth and differentiation
The embryonic developmental pathway determines how cells specialize into different tissues.
A via de desenvolvimento embrionário determina como as células se especializam em diferentes tecidos.
2. In a broader sense, a sequence of stages or steps that an individual follows in their physical, cognitive, or social growth
Early childhood experiences can significantly influence a child's developmental pathway.
As experiências da primeira infância podem influenciar significativamente a via de desenvolvimento de uma criança.
3. In molecular biology, a series of molecular interactions and signaling cascades that control gene expression during development
The Wnt signaling developmental pathway is crucial for embryonic patterning.
A via de desenvolvimento de sinalização Wnt é crucial para a formação do padrão embrionário.
This term is predominantly used in scientific, medical, and educational contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly found in biology textbooks, developmental psychology courses, and medical research. The term reflects the importance placed on understanding human development through biological and behavioral sciences in contemporary Western education and research.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the right developmental pathway
deviate from the developmental pathway
follow a developmental pathway
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