1. A particular route, course of action, or sequence of events that is clearly defined and distinct from others
The drug follows a specific pathway through the body to target cancer cells.
O medicamento segue uma via específica pelo corpo para atingir as células cancerígenas.
2. In biochemistry and molecular biology, a series of chemical reactions or cellular processes with a defined sequence and purpose
The Krebs cycle is a specific metabolic pathway in cellular respiration.
O ciclo de Krebs é uma via metabólica específica na respiração celular.
3. A designated or predetermined course of action or procedure
We need to follow the specific pathway outlined in the protocol.
Precisamos seguir a via específica descrita no protocolo.