alternative pathway

English - English

Definition of alternative pathway in English English dictionary

The activation of complement by direct contact with polysaccharides located on yeast cells, bacteria, or protozoa. It is a nonspecific immune response that does not rely on antibodies or T cells

Hyphenation

al·ter·na·tive path·way

Turkish pronunciation

ôltırnıtîv päthwey

Pronunciation

/ôlˈtərnətəv ˈpaᴛʜˌwā/ /ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪv ˈpæθˌweɪ/