What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
anaemia
Example
The patient was diagnosed with anaemia and prescribed iron supplements. [anaemia: noun]
Example
She felt tired and weak all the time due to her anaemia. [anaemia: noun]
anemia
Example
The doctor diagnosed her with anemia and recommended iron supplements. [anemia: noun]
Example
He experienced symptoms of anemia, such as fatigue and shortness of breath. [anemia: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Anemia is more commonly used than anaemia in American English, while anaemia is more commonly used in British English. However, both words are widely recognized and understood in medical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between anaemia and anemia?
Anaemia may be considered more formal than anemia due to its association with British English, but both words are generally used in medical contexts and are not particularly formal or informal.
