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Definitions for Bunion

[1] inflammation of the synovial bursa of the great toe, usually resulting in enlargement of the joint and lateral displacement of the toe.
[2] swelling of the first joint of the big toe, which is displaced to one side. An inflamed bursa forms over the joint

Words related to Bunion

blister, abscess, bump, bruise, tumor, sore, welt, inflammation, injury, contusion, nodule, knob, wale, dilation, ridge, hump, increase, pock, wart, protuberance

Words nearby Bunion

bungle, bunglesome, bungstarter, bungwall, bunin, bunion, bunionectomy, bunionette, bunk, bunk bed, bunker

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

Word origin for Bunion

C18: perhaps from obsolete bunny a swelling, of uncertain origin

Synonyms for Bunion

abscess, blister, bruise, bump, contusion, inflammation, injury, nodule, sore, tumor, welt, boil, bulge, carbuncle, corn, dilation, distention, enlargement, hump, increase, knob, node, pimple, pock, protuberance, puff, puffiness, pustule, ridge, tumescence, wale, wart, weal, knurl