The M_APPLIED_PATH is a column in the metadata tables that is primarily used for modifiers (concepts will have an '@'). The data in this column is used by the Ontology cell to determine where in the hierarchical tree the modifier should appear in the Navigate Terms and Edit Terms views. In the Edit Terms view it is used when finding the modifier associated to a term.

Currently, when you run a query with a modifier the ontology cell is requiring M_APPLIED_PATH in order to retrieve the correct modifier and the associated concept. This requirement is not necessary. The Ontology cell can ignore <applied_path> when it is sent in the getModifierInfo message as its intended use is for display purposes only and not for identification. The C_FULLNAME is sufficient in identifying the appropriate modifier.