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BUNION (a word usually derived from the Ital. bugnone, a swelling,' but, according to the New English Dictionary, the late and rare literary use of the word makes an Italian derivation unlikely; there is an O. Eng. word " bunny," also meaning a swelling, and an O. Fr. buigne, modern
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joint of the big toe, or, more rarely, of the little toe. This may be accompanied by corns or suppuration, leading to an ulcer
gangrene . The cause is usually pressure; removal of this, and general palliative treatment by dressings, &c. are usually effective, but in severe and obstinate cases a surgical operation may be necessary.End of Article: BUNION (a word usually derived from the Ital. bugnone, a swelling,' but, according to the New English Dictionary, the late and rare literary use of the word makes an Italian derivation unlikely; there is an O. Eng. word " bunny," also meaning a swelling, If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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