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specific pathway

[spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈpæθweɪ]
nounpl: specific pathways
via específica
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.
Synonyms
specific routedefined pathwayparticular coursedesignated sequencespecific mechanism
Antonyms
random pathwayundefined routenon-specific pathwaygeneral direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via específica
Most common usage in scientific and medical contexts
General Brazilian
caminho específico
Alternative, more colloquial usage
Portugal
via específica
Standard usage in Portuguese scientific literature
Portugal
percurso específico
Alternative formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the right pathway
down the pathway
follow a specific pathway
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