noun
infected area; endemic area
Refers to a geographical area where a disease is prevalent or endemic. Often used in medical or epidemiological contexts.
その病気の流行地では、予防接種が推奨されている。
Vaccination is recommended in areas where the disease is endemic.
流行地への渡航には注意が必要だ。
Caution is necessary when traveling to infected areas.
Compound of 流行 (りゅうこう, 'epidemic' or 'prevalence') and 地 (ち, 'land' or 'area'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is a straightforward Sino-Japanese compound.