Diarrhoea
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Spelling Challenges
The spelling 'diarrhoea' is British; Americans use 'diarrhea'. Both refer to the same condition. She learned the word 'diarrhea' in the U.S., which is spelled 'diarrhoea' in the U.K.
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Cultural Sensitivity
Diarrhoea is a medical condition but can be embarrassing to discuss; be sensitive in conversations. When he mentioned his diarrhoea, I tried to be empathetic and discreet.
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Severity Levels
The word can describe a range of severity, so context or adjectives like 'severe' or 'mild' clarify. Traveler's diarrhoea can range from mild inconvenience to a severe ailment.