bunion
bun·ion
noun \ˈbən-yən\Definition of BUNION
: an inflamed swelling of the small fluid-filled sac on the first joint of the big toe accompanied by enlargement and protrusion of the joint
Origin of BUNION
probably alteration of bunny swelling
First Known Use: circa 1718
bun·ion
noun \ˈbən-yən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of BUNION
: an inflamed swelling of the small fluid-filled sac on the first joint of the big toe accompanied by enlargement and protrusion of the joint—compare hallux valgus
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