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typical pathway

[ˈtɪpɪkəl ˈpæθweɪ]
noun phrasepl: typical pathways
caminho típico
1. A standard or conventional route, sequence, or process that is commonly followed or expected
The typical pathway to becoming a doctor involves completing undergraduate studies, medical school, and residency.
O caminho típico para se tornar médico envolve completar estudos de graduação, escola de medicina e residência.
2. In biology and biochemistry, a standard metabolic or signaling route
The typical pathway for glucose metabolism begins with glycolysis.
O caminho típico para o metabolismo da glicose começa com a glicólise.
Synonyms
standard routeconventional processcommon pathwayusual sequence
Antonyms
atypical pathwayunusual routeunconventional process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho típico
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
percurso típico
Alternative used in European Portuguese, especially in academic contexts
Brazil
via de regra
More idiomatic expression meaning 'as a rule'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beaten path
well-trodden path
the usual way
na maioria dos casos (in most cases)
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