: 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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As the foot widens with age, the tendency for bunions increases.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
Some experts say this distributes your weight more evenly throughout your foot, rather than putting so much pressure on the front of your foot (where bunions sit).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
These sneakers also boast a spacious toe box — a plus for those with swollen feet, bunions, and hammertoes.
—Trina Gray, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Both bunions and hammertoes can make wearing shoes painful and affect overall mobility.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
Some experts say this distributes your weight more evenly throughout your foot, rather than putting so much pressure on the front of your foot (where bunions sit).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
These sneakers also boast a spacious toe box — a plus for those with swollen feet, bunions, and hammertoes.
—Trina Gray, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Both bunions and hammertoes can make wearing shoes painful and affect overall mobility.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Bunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunion. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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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