: 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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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
What’s the best bunion splint to buy?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
One reviewer noted ]that the supportive style was especially kind to their wide feet, high arches, and bunions.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Sole Bliss shoes were created for women with bunions, wide feet and other foot problems, as well as for those simply seeking comfort.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Bunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunion. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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