noun
visitor to a sick or distressed person; hospital visitor
Refers to someone who visits a person who is ill, hospitalized, or in distress. The gloss 'inquirer' is rare and mostly covered by the broader sense.
病院に見舞い客がたくさん来た。
Many visitors came to the hospital.
彼は入院中の友達の見舞い客として毎日通った。
He went every day as a visitor to his hospitalized friend.
Compound of 見舞い (visit to inquire after someone's health) + 客 (guest, visitor).