"sick call" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sick calls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sick call (plural sick calls)
  1. (US, military) A daily lineup of military personnel requiring medical attention. Tags: US Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-sick_call-en-noun-6sK7AFRe Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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