sick call
The term "sick call" is primarily used in military and institutional settings to refer to a scheduled time for medical consultations.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)A designated time when service members can report to medical staff for treatment.
Example
- Soldiers must report to sick call at 0800 hours for their medical check-ups.
C1Institutional
(technical)A scheduled period when inmates or residents can seek medical attention.
Example
- Prisoners can request to see a doctor during the morning sick call.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sick call":
safety callhouse callcall inwill callcall outmorning reportroll callget sickcall up