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bunion

(bun′yən)

noun

an inflammation and swelling of the bursa at the base of the big toe, with a thickening of the skin

Origin: < dial. (E Anglian) bunny < ME boni, swelling < OFr buigne: see bun

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noun

A painful, inflamed swelling of the bursa at the first joint of the big toe, characterized by enlargement of the joint and lateral displacement of the toe.

Origin:

Origin: Probably alteration of obsolete bunny, swelling

Origin: , from Middle English bony

Origin: , perhaps from Old French bugne; see bun¹

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