Obligatory
Obligatory
Obligatory (/ɒˈblɪɡətɔːri/), derived from the Latin word obligatus, is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition or action that is necessary or required.
Etymology
The term obligatory originates from the Latin word obligatus, which means bound or obligated. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Compulsory: Something that is required by law or rule.
- Mandatory: Something that is required by rules or laws and is not optional.
- Necessary: Something that is needed in order to achieve a certain result.
- Required: Something that is needed or that must be done.
- Essential: Something that is absolutely necessary or extremely important.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, the term obligatory is often used to describe a condition or action that is necessary or required. For example, in the context of metabolic processes, certain reactions are considered obligatory, meaning they must occur for the process to continue. Similarly, in physiological terms, certain functions or responses may be described as obligatory, such as the obligatory role of certain enzymes or hormones in the body.
See Also
- Optional: Something that is not required and can be chosen or not chosen at will.
- Voluntary: Something that is done, given, or acted upon willingly and without compulsion or obligation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obligatory
- Wikipedia's article - Obligatory
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