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Multi-word Results
anointing of the sick |
a Catholic sacrament in which a priest anoints a person who is in danger of imminent death, while praying for recovery and remission of sins; last rites. |
sick bay |
a hospital, dispensary, or infirmary, esp. on a ship. |
sick call |
in the military, a daily lineup of those requesting medical attention. [2 definitions] |
sick headache |
a headache accompanied or caused by nausea. [2 definitions] |
sick leave |
time off from work that is granted for illness, usu. with pay and for a limited number of days. |
sick-out |
a job action in which workers falsely claim to be sick and then fail to report for work, in an attempt to force the management to grant certain demands. |
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