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isolated pathway

[/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɪd ˈpæθ.weɪ/]
nounpl: isolated pathways
via isolada
1. A biochemical or metabolic route that is separated from other interconnected pathways; a distinct sequence of enzymatic reactions that operates independently
The researchers studied an isolated pathway to understand how the enzyme functions without interference from other metabolic routes.
Os pesquisadores estudaram uma via isolada para entender como a enzima funciona sem interferência de outras rotas metabólicas.
2. A physical route or passage that is separated, detached, or disconnected from main routes or networks
The hikers discovered an isolated pathway through the mountains that few people knew about.
Os caminhantes descobriram uma trilha isolada através das montanhas que poucas pessoas conheciam.
Synonyms
segregated pathwayseparate routeindependent pathwaydetached pathwaysecluded path
Antonyms
interconnected pathwayintegrated pathwaymain routeshared pathwaynetwork pathway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via isolada
Standard term used in biochemistry and general contexts
Portugal
caminho isolado
More commonly used for physical pathways; for biochemical contexts 'via isolada' is preferred
São Paulo
via isolada
Technical/scientific usage consistent with Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

isolated from the main stream
off the beaten path
independent route
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