Definitions
- Referring to a medical condition where there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. - Talking about a condition that causes fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath due to a lack of oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood. - Describing a condition that can be caused by iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, or other underlying health issues.
- Referring to the same medical condition as anaemia but spelled in American English. - Talking about a condition that causes fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath due to a lack of oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood. - Describing a condition that can be caused by iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, or other underlying health issues.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the same medical condition.
- 2Both words describe a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
- 3Both words can be caused by iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, or other underlying health issues.
- 4Both words can cause fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Anaemia is more commonly used in British English while anemia is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Writing: Anaemia is spelled with an extra 'e' compared to anemia.
- 3Formality: Anaemia may be considered more formal than anemia due to its association with British English.
Remember this!
Anaemia and anemia are synonyms that refer to the same medical condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. The difference between the two words is their spelling, pronunciation, usage, writing, and formality. Anaemia is the British English spelling and may be considered more formal than anemia, which is the American English spelling and more commonly used in American English.
