Bunion: meaning, definitions and examples

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bunion

 

[ ˈbʌnjən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

A bunion is a painful, bony bump that develops on the joint at the base of the big toe. It is caused by the big toe pushing against the next toe, forcing the joint of the big toe to get bigger and stick out.

Synonyms

hallux valgus

Examples of usage

  • My grandmother had to undergo surgery to remove a bunion on her big toe.
  • Her bunion was causing her so much discomfort that she couldn't wear her favorite shoes anymore.

Translations

Translations of the word "bunion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 joanete

🇮🇳 बनियन

🇩🇪 Hallux valgus

🇮🇩 bunion

🇺🇦 бурсит великого пальця стопи

🇵🇱 haluks

🇯🇵 外反母趾 (がいはんぼし)

🇫🇷 oignon de pied

🇪🇸 juanete

🇹🇷 halluks valgus

🇰🇷 무지외반증

🇸🇦 ورم إبهام القدم

🇨🇿 hallux valgus

🇸🇰 hallux valgus

🇨🇳 拇趾外翻 (mǔ zhǐ wài fān)

🇸🇮 hallux valgus

🇮🇸 stórutá

🇰🇿 бурсит үлкен бақайдың

🇬🇪 დიდი თითის ბურსიტი

🇦🇿 baş barmağın bursiti

🇲🇽 juanete

Etymology

The word 'bunion' originated from the Latin word 'bunio', which means a lump or swelling. The medical condition was first described in the 18th century and has been a common foot problem ever since. Bunions can be hereditary or develop due to wearing tight shoes or high heels. Treatment options include wearing comfortable shoes, using orthotic devices, or in severe cases, surgery.

See also: bun, bunny.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,765, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.