bunion

Meanings

• Noun

  A bunion is a bony protrusion, often painful, that develops on the side of the foot, usually where the big toe joint meets the foot.

  - "I have a bunion on my foot that makes it difficult to wear certain shoes."
  - "The bunion on her foot required surgery to alleviate the pain."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bunion
moonion , juneion , cruision

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Variants

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bunion , bunions

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Etymology

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The term 'bunion' comes from the Old English word 'bunian', meaning to turn inward. It refers to the inward turning of the big toe that often causes the development of a bunion.

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Trivia

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1. Bunions affect approximately 30% of the population over the age of 65.

2. Bunions can also develop on the other toes, although they are most common on the big toe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hallux Valgus: Hallux Valgus is a condition where the big toe angles outward and the joint at the base of the toe moves towards the outside of the foot, leading to the development of a bunion.

2. Bunionette: A bunionette is a smaller bunion that develops on the fifth metatarsal bone of the foot, near the little toe.

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Culture

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Bunions have been depicted in art and literature throughout history, often as a symbol of aging or infirmity. In some cultures, they were believed to be caused by wearing tight shoes or standing for long periods of time.

How to Memorize "bunion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bunion as a large, painful bump on the side of the foot, near the big toe joint.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bunion' with the pain and discomfort often experienced when wearing tight shoes or standing for long periods of time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big toe, bunion, pain' to remember the definition of a bunion.

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