: 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
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Irene Richardson, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Teachers and nurses who are on their feet for long hours, and shoppers with wide feet and bunions, vouch for their all-day support and comfort.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The Splay toe spacers are great for hammertoes, bunions, plantar fasciitis and overall foot recovery.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Even people with plantar fasciitis, bunions, and other painful foot conditions have rated them five stars.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Bunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunion. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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bunion
noun
bun·ion
ˈbən-yən 
: an inflamed swelling on the first joint of the big toe
Medical Definition
bunion
noun
bun·ion
ˈbən-yən
: 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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