Pathway

//ˈpɑːθˌweɪ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A footpath or other path or track.

    "follow the pathway"

  2. 2
    a trodden path wordnet
  3. 3
    A sequence of biochemical compounds, and the reactions linking them, that describe a process in metabolism or catabolism.

    "On the other hand, it can be observed that, with small exceptions, the S. pneumonia strains are the only Streptococci equipped with homospermidine biosynthesis and pyruvate oxidation pathways, which have been found to be involved in pathogenicity mechanisms [50 ] and in the counteraction of oxidative stress [51 ]."

  4. 4
    a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain wordnet
  5. 5
    A course of action. figuratively

    "the pathway to success"

Etymology

From Middle English pathwei, equivalent to path + way. Cognate with German Pfadweg, Afrikaans padweg.

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