How Do You Spell SELLANDERS?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛləndəz] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "Sellanders" is [sˈɛləndəz], [sˈɛləndəz], [s_ˈɛ_l_ə_n_d_ə_z] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [sˈɛləndəz] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "Sellanders" is [sˈɛləndəz], [sˈɛləndəz], [s_ˈɛ_l_ə_n_d_ə_z] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Sellanders is a relatively uncommon term that is primarily used in medieval medicine to describe a kind of skin disease or condition characterized by the presence of scaly and rough patches, often found on the legs or feet. The word "sellander" originates from the Middle English term "salandre," which is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "salire," meaning to leap or jump. This suggests that the term may have been used to describe a skin ailment that caused discomfort or itching, which lead to continuous scratching or movement.
Sellanders are commonly associated with leprosy or other chronic skin conditions prevalent during the medieval period. These scaly patches usually start as small, itchy spots that later develop into larger, red or brownish lesions. In some cases, sellanders may also cause the skin to become thickened or hardened, leading to further discomfort and irritation.
Although sellanders were prominent in medieval times, the term is now considered archaic and not frequently used within modern medical contexts. The condition it refers to may have historically encompassed various skin disorders that were not well understood at the time. Today, similar skin conditions are more precisely identified and classified under specific medical terms such as eczema, psoriasis, or fungal infections, depending on the underlying cause.
Psoriasis or eczema at the bend of the hock in a horse.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
