Bunyon vs. Bunion — What's the Difference?

Alternative spelling of 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.

An enlargement and inflammation of a small membranous sac (one of the bursæ muscosæ), usually occurring on the first joint of the great toe.

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.

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

Hallux valgus, deviation of the big toe from its normal position towards the other toes, the prime cause for the swelling of its first joint.

Same as Bunyon.

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