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A bunion (hallux valgus) is an enlargement of the bone or tissue around a joint at the base of the big toe or at the base of the little toe (in which case it is called a bunionette or tailor's bunion). Bunions often occur when the joint is stressed over a prolonged period.
countable noun. 1  A bunion is a large painful lump on the first joint of a person's big toe. 2  swelling of the first joint of the big toe, which is displaced to one side. 3  an inflammation and swelling of the bursa at the base of the big toe, with a thickening of the skin.