Definitions for bunion
ˈbʌn yənbunion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bunionnoun

   a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bunionnoun

   A bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin.

2. Etymology: From alteration of earlier bunny, from bony, boni; or perhaps from bugnone, an augmented form of bugno; both Middle English and Italian words from bugne, buigne, bune, of origin, from bunga or from Old, both Old Norse and Old Frankish from bungô, from bʰenǵʰ-. Cognate with bonk, Bunge.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bunion

   A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. The big toe often bends towards the other toes and the joint becomes red and painful. The onset of bunions is typically gradual. Complications may include bursitis or arthritis.The exact cause is unclear. Proposed factors include wearing overly tight shoes, high-heeled shoes, family history, and rheumatoid arthritis. Diagnosis is generally based on symptoms and supported by X-rays. A similar condition of the little toe is referred to as a bunionette.Treatment may include proper shoes, orthotics, or NSAIDs. If this is not effective for improving symptoms, surgery may be performed. It affects about 23% of adults. Females are affected more often than males. Usual age of onset is between 20 and 50 years old. The condition also becomes more common with age. It was first clearly described in 1870. Archaeologists have found a high incidence of bunions in skeletons from 14th- and 15th-century England, coinciding with a fashion for pointy shoes.

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1. bunion

   A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe, causing the big toe to push against the next toe. It typically involves deformation of the joint which is often due to pressure from shoes and can cause pain, soreness, and inflammation. It usually develops over time due to an imbalance in pressure on the joints and tendons of your feet. This imbalance can cause instability in the toe's joint and result in a bunion.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bunionnoun

   same as Bunyon

2. Bunionnoun

   an enlargement and inflammation of a small membranous sac (one of the bursae muscosae), usually occurring on the first joint of the great toe

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1. Bunion

   A hallux abducto valgus deformity, commonly called a bunion, is a deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe, often erroneously described as an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the head of the big toe. There is disagreement among medical professionals about the cause of bunions; some see them as primarily caused by the long-term use of shoes, particularly tight-fitting shoes with pointed toes, while others believe that the problem stems from genetic factors that are exacerbated by shoe use. Bunions occur when pressure is applied to the side of the big toe forcing it inwards towards, and sometimes under or over, the other toes. As pressure is applied, the tissues surrounding the joint may become swollen and tender. In a survey of people from cultures that do not wear shoes, no cases of bunions were found, lending credence to the hypothesis that bunions are caused by ill-fitting shoes. The bump itself is partly due to the swollen bursal sac or an osseous anomaly on the mesophalangeal joint. The larger part of the bump is a normal part of the head of the first metatarsal bone that has tilted sideways to stick out at its top.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bunion

   bun′yun, n. a lump or inflamed swelling on the ball of the great toe. [Ety. unknown; Prof. Skeat suggests It. bugnone, a botch.]

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BUNION

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bunion is ranked #156044 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Bunion surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Bunion.
   
   88.4% or 92 total occurrences were Black.
   9.6% or 10 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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1. Alex

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bunion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bunion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=bunion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bunion
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunion
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bunion
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=bunion
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=bunion
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html