illnessinquiry
nounUK /ˈɪl.nəs ɪnˌkwaɪə.ri/
US /ˈɪl.nəs ɪnˌkwaɪ.ri/
A question you ask to find out if someone is sick.
The nurse made an illness inquiry before letting the child return to class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal request for information about a person's medical condition.
The insurance form included an illness inquiry about recent hospital visits.
3. A survey question used to collect data on sickness in a group.
The school sent an illness inquiry to parents to track how many students had the flu.
4. A polite way of asking someone how they are feeling.
His illness inquiry was gentle: 'Are you feeling any better today?'