Look up: bunion

1. bunion
   Type: Term Pronunciation: bŭn′yŭn Definitions: 1. A localized swelling at either the medial or dorsal aspect of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, caused by an inflammatory bursa; a medial bunion is usually associated with hallux valgus.
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2. bunion
   [n] - a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe
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3. bunion
   a bulge on the first joint of the big toe, caused by the swelling of a fluid sac under the skin. This spot can become red, sore, and infected.
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4. Bunion
   a hard, fluid-filled pad along the inside joint of the big toe; may be caused by wearing high-heeled shoes or a genetically weak joint
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5. Bunion
   A painful deformity of the bones and the joint between the foot and the big toe (the metatarso-phalangeal, MTP) joint
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6. Bunion
   Also known as hallux (big toe) valgus (a deviation away from the midline of the body). The components of the deformity are a widening of inner border of the foot, medial prominence of first metatarsal head and an angular deformity of toe
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7. Bunion
   An inflammatory swelling of the bursa of the joint of the big toe.
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8. Bunion
   Bunion: A bunion is a localized painful swelling at the base of the big toe (the great toe). The joint is enlarged (due to new bone formation) and the toe is often misaligned. It is frequently associated with inflammation. It can be related to inflammation of the nearby bursa (bursitis) or degenerat...
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9. bunion
   a swelling of the bursa mucosa of the ball of the great toe, with thickening of the overlying skin and forcing of the toe outward. Category: Medicine
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10. Bunion
    Bun'ion noun (Medicine) Same as Bunyon .
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11. bunion
    A swelling or deformity at the head of the first metatarsal of the great toe (big toe). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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12. bunion
    noun a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe
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13. bunion
    (bun´yәn) an abnormal prominence on the inner side of the metatarsal part of the big toe, with bursa formation; it usually results in lateral or valgus displacement of the big toe. Bunions are sometimes caused by congenital malformation of the bones of the foot or by joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, but...
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14. Bunion
    • (n.) Same as Bunyon. • (n.) 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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15. bunion
    type of bursitis that appears as a bulge covered by thickened skin occurring at the base of the big toe, where friction against the side of the shoe ... [1 related articles]
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16. bunion
    bunion, swelling or thickening around the first joint of the big toe. The toe is forced inward and compresses the other toes. The fluid-filled sac, or bursa, in the toe joint becomes inflamed (a condition called bursitis), which may lead to pain, deformity, and an inability to wear ordinary shoes. B...
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17. Bunion
    A bunion is an inflamed swelling (bursa or sac) on the foot, especially at the joint of the great toe. Bunions are usually the result of poorly fitted shoes. The part gradually becomes enlarged as fluid fills the bursa or sac. If the bones thicken, it may result in permanent deformity. Treatment sometimes includes surgical removal of the bunion.
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18. Bunion
    A `bunion` is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the head of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint).The big toe (hallux) may turn in toward the second toe (angulation), and the tissues surrounding the joint may be swollen and tender. The term is used to refer to the pathological b...
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