pathway

(path′wā″)

To hear audio pronunciation of this topic, purchase a subscription or log in.

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.

There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.