엔데믹
이 병원은 지역사회에서만 발견되는 엔데믹 질환을 연구합니다.
This hospital researches endemic diseases found only in the local community.
A disease or organism that is naturally present in a specific geographic area or population.
코로나19는 전 세계적으로 퍼졌지만, 일부 지역에서는 여전히 엔데믹으로 남아 있습니다.
COVID-19 has spread globally, but in some regions, it remains endemic.
In epidemiology, an endemic disease is constantly present in a population but limited to a specific area.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Medical vs. Ecological Use
'엔데믹' can refer to diseases (medical) or species (ecological), but the core idea of being native to a region remains the same.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overgeneralization
Do not use '엔데믹' for global phenomena; it specifically refers to localized conditions.
Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'endemic', from Greek 'endēmos' (native, local).
Usage Notes
In Korean, '엔데믹' is often used in medical and ecological contexts to describe conditions or species restricted to a particular area.