### Question
How is the term spell of illness defined?


### Answer
The term **spell of illness** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1074j* as the following:

> given such term in section 1861(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(a)).

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1074j*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

