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Definition of "bunion" [bun•ion]

  • A painful, inflamed swelling of the bursa at the first joint of the big toe, characterized by enlargement of the joint and lateral displacement of the toe. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "bunion" in a sentence
  • "Many people know the term 'bunion' and that it occurs on a foot, but don't know exactly what a bunion is."
  • "If your bunion is related to having a flat foot, prescription shoe inserts can relieve pain and slow bunion progression by supporting the arch and taking pressure off the big toe."
  • "The ones associated with the great toe are known as a bunion Hallux Abducto Valgus foot deformity, the fifth toe deformity is called a tailor's bunion and on the top of the toes, hammertoes can develop."