also: けんえきじょ
noun
quarantine station
A facility where people, animals, or goods are held to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Often used in contexts of international travel or public health.
空港の近くに検疫所がある。
There is a quarantine station near the airport.
感染が疑われる乗客は検疫所に隔離された。
Passengers suspected of infection were isolated at the quarantine station.
検疫 is the general concept of quarantine or medical inspection, while 検疫所 specifically refers to the physical facility where quarantine is carried out.
Compound of 検疫 (quarantine, medical inspection) and 所 (place, facility). The reading けんえきしょ is the standard on'yomi combination, while けんえきじょ reflects a common voicing variation in compound words.