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pathway

American  
[path-wey, pahth-] / ˈpæθˌweɪ, ˈpɑθ- /

noun

  1. a path, course, route, or way. ways.

  2. Biochemistry. a sequence of reactions, usually controlled and catalyzed by enzymes, by which one organic substance is converted to another.

pathway British  
/ ˈpɑːθˌweɪ /

noun

  1. another word for path path

  2. a route to or way of access to; way of reaching or achieving something

  3. courses taken by a student to gain entry to a higher course or towards a final qualification

  4. biochem a chain of reactions associated with a particular metabolic process

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pathway Scientific  
/ păth′wā′ /

  1. A chain of nerve fibers along which impulses normally travel.

  2. A sequence of enzymatic or other reactions by which one biological material is converted to another.

Other Word Forms

  • pathwayed adjective

Etymology

Origin of pathway

First recorded in 1530–40; path + way 1

Example Sentences

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Because the approach avoids heavy metals, harsh reaction conditions and lengthy synthesis pathways, it could also reduce toxic waste and energy consumption in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

From Science Daily

Researchers identified five key biological pathways that may allow microplastics to harm the brain.

From Science Daily

"Our findings support growing international evidence that these two types of polyps may represent separate cancer pathways that can be active at the same time -- making early detection and regular monitoring even more important."

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“They seek to optimize the WVR listing regime, enhance the pathway to listing for homecoming Greater China issuers, among other improvements to listing requirements.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Along this pathway across the nuclide chart, a common sequence involves beta decay of the parent nucleus followed by the release of two neutrons.

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