Bunion, << BUHN yuhn, >> is a hard swelling on the foot at the place where the great toe connects with the rest of the foot. The tissues over the swollen area become thick and red. A bunion may be painful and disabling, and may make it difficult to fit shoes. Bunions can be an inherited characteristic, and they can also be caused by improperly fitting shoes. They may be relieved by larger shoes or by surgery.
