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universal pathway

[/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl ˈpæθweɪ/]
nounpl: universal pathways
via universal
1. A biochemical or metabolic route that is conserved across multiple organisms or cell types
The citric acid cycle is a universal pathway found in most aerobic organisms.
O ciclo do ácido cítrico é uma via universal encontrada na maioria dos organismos aeróbicos.
2. A common route or process that can be applied across different contexts, systems, or domains
Education institutions are seeking a universal pathway to digital transformation.
As instituições educacionais estão buscando uma via universal para a transformação digital.
3. In biology, a conserved signaling or regulatory mechanism used by multiple cell types or organisms
The MAPK universal pathway is critical for cell proliferation and differentiation.
A via universal MAPK é crítica para proliferação e diferenciação celular.
Synonyms
common pathwayconserved pathwayshared pathwayuniversal route
Antonyms
specific pathwayunique pathwayorganism-specific pathway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via universal
Most common usage in scientific contexts
Portugal
via universal
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pathway to success
the path forward
a common thread
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