bunion
[ buhn-yuh n ]
/ ˈbʌn yən /
noun Podiatry.
inflammation of the synovial bursa of the great toe, usually resulting in enlargement of the joint and lateral displacement of the toe.
Origin of bunion
1710–20; perhaps alteration of
bunny (obsolete) lump, swelling, late Middle English
bony, probably alteration of Old French
buigne, buyne (French
beigne) swelling, of Germanic orig.; cf.
beignet
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British Dictionary definitions for bunion
bunion
/ (ˈbʌnjən) /
noun
swelling of the first joint of the big toe, which is displaced to one side. An inflamed bursa forms over the joint
Word Origin for bunion
C18: perhaps from obsolete
bunny a swelling, of uncertain origin
Medical definitions for bunion
bunion
[ bŭn′yən ]
n.
A localized swelling at either the medial or dorsal aspect of the first joint of the big toe, caused by an inflamed bursa.