bunionnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈbʌn.jən/us/ˈbʌn.jən/a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe
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Problems & bones, joints & teeth
- arthritic
- arthrosis
- bruxism
- buck teeth
- central giant cell granuloma
- chondrosarcoma
- chordoma
- fracture
- gout
- impacted
- osteoporosis
- put sth out 1
- repetitive strain injury
- rheumatology
- root canal
- RSI
- teeth grinding
- temporomandibular joint disorder
- toothache
- trigger finger
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Examples from literature
- A bursa may form beneath a corn, and if inflamed constitutes one form of bunion.
- An enlargement of the basal joint of the great toe, probably a bunion, is also comparatively common.
- Bunions may be checked in their early development by binding the joint with adhesive plaster, and keeping it on as long as any uneasiness is felt.
- Half a dozen men stooped and slashed at their boots to get room for a pet corn or a burning bunion.
- She said she might have been able to convince her mind that there wasn't no bunion on her foot, but she couldn't convince her foot.