Meaning Bunion
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A localized, painful swelling at the base of the big toe due to new bone formation. The affected toe is often curved outward. Bunions are frequently associated with inflammation of the nearby bursa (bursitis) and degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis). Bunions most commonly affect women, particularly those who wear tight-fitting shoes and high [..]
Source: medicinenet.com (offline)

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1718, apparently from East Anglian dialectic bunny "lump, swelling" (16c.), which is probably from Middle French buigne "bump on the head, swelling from a blow" (see bun).
Source: etymonline.com

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Prominence of the first metatarsal head often associated with lateral shift of the great toe (hallux valgus deformity)
Source: orthoinfo.aaos.org

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A bunion is a localized painful swelling at the base of the big toe. It is frequently associated with inflammation. It can be related to inflammation of the nearby bursa (bursitis) or degenerative joi [..]
Source: medindia.net

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(BUN-yun) a bulge on the first joint of the big toe, caused by the swelling of a fluid sac under the skin. This spot can become red, sore and infected.
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(n) a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe
Source: beedictionary.com

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A bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin. Shoes that fit well can keep bunions from forming. Bunions can lead to other problems such as serious infections. See also: Foot care.
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A bump of bone or tissue that forms at the big toe joint, causing inflammation and considerable pain.
Source: health.harvard.edu

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N kind of turnip
Source: latin-dictionary.org (offline)

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A bunion is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the base of the big toe. Bunions can also occur near the ‘pinky’ toe.
Source: myvmc.com

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Abnormal swelling of the inner aspect of the first Metatarsal head affecting the first Metatarsophalangeal Joint.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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Abnormal swelling of the outer aspect of the fifth Metatarsal head affecting the fifth Metatarsophalangeal Joint.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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An inflammation and thickening of the bursa in the joint of the big toe.
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an inflammation and thickening of the bursa in the joint of the big toe.
Source: westchasesportsmed.com

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Burner/stinger syndrome
Source: s3c.com.au





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