bunion

Noun

Meaning

Same as Bunyon.

An enlargement and inflammation of a small membranous sac (one of the bursae muscosae), usually occurring on the first joint of the great toe.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

corn welt wale onion pimple carbuncle node inflammation boil swell arthritis bulge enlargement lump abscess
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Antonyms

dimple basin lack depression dent contract
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Hypernyms

lump puffiness swelling

Examples

A bunion is a sore, red, callused area that forms on the outside of the joint of the big toe. Source: Internet

A bunion is a bony bump at the base of the big toe. Source: Internet

Doctors usually don’t recommend this in adolescence, though, because the foot is still growing and the bunion often comes back. Source: Internet

The common bunion, an enlargement of the inner portion of the joint at the base of the big toe, primarily affects women. Source: Internet

Toe separators and stretchers can minimize bunion and hammer toe pain. Source: Internet

Over 20 years, he’s gained a loyal following of thousands of customers who say the sock, at $15.95 a pair, has alleviated their bunion pain. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bunia buniah buniak bunionectomy bunioned bunionette