Requirement
Requirement (ri-kwahyuh r-muhnt)
Requirement is a term used in various fields, including medicine, business, and technology, to denote a necessary condition or prerequisite. In the medical field, it often refers to the necessary conditions for a patient's health, such as nutritional requirements or the need for a particular treatment or medication.
Etymology
The term "requirement" originates from the Latin word "requirere", which means "to ask for" or "demand". It has been used in English since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Prerequisite: A condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done.
- Condition: A state of health or a situation that a person or thing is in.
- Treatment: The process of providing medical care.
- Medication: A substance used for medical treatment.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, a requirement can refer to a variety of needs. For example, a patient may have a requirement for a specific type of medication, such as insulin for diabetes. Alternatively, a requirement could refer to a necessary condition for health, such as a balanced diet or regular exercise.
Examples
- Nutritional Requirement: The amount of a nutrient that must be consumed regularly to maintain health.
- Treatment Requirement: The specific treatments necessary for a patient's recovery or management of a disease.
- Medication Requirement: The specific medication and dosage a patient needs to manage a health condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Requirement
- Wikipedia's article - Requirement
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