pathway

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(path′wā″)

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1. A path or a course, e.g., one formed by neurons (cell bodies and their processes) over which impulses pass from their point of origin to their destination.
2. A metabolic sequence; a predictable series of chemical reactions, such as those of cellular respiration.
3. A course of study or a means to attain professional certification.

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1. A path or a course, e.g., one formed by neurons (cell bodies and their processes) over which impulses pass from their point of origin to their destination.
2. A metabolic sequence; a predictable series of chemical reactions, such as those of cellular respiration.
3. A course of study or a means to attain professional certification.

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