sick call

noun

Military.

1. a daily formation for those requiring medical attention.

2. the period during which this formation is held.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sick call¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy acknowledged on Monday that there has been an increase in sick calls by airport workers since the government shutdown began Oct.

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He and other detainees submitted dozens of sick calls requesting tests.

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Furthermore, healthcare workers aren’t immune to what’s happening in their communities — meaning widespread transmission of respiratory viruses may force sick calls and hurt staff availability.

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Unless it's an obviously life-threatening emergency, an inmate wanting care is told to drop a medical request slip inside a 'sick call' box and then wait up to three months before being seen.

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The coronavirus is also still circulating, leading to higher rates of sick calls.

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