: 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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Treatment for bunions includes wider footwear and protective cushioning.
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Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
The pain can develop due to different conditions, including osteoarthritis, bunions, and gout.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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What are bunions, and what causes them?
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
In people with larger hallux angles, the big toe points or bends toward the other toes, like in the case of bunions.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
The pain can develop due to different conditions, including osteoarthritis, bunions, and gout.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Our top picks FAQs about bunions and bunion correctors
What are bunions, and what causes them?
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
In people with larger hallux angles, the big toe points or bends toward the other toes, like in the case of bunions.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Bunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunion. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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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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