bunionectomy
noun
bun·ion·ec·to·my
ˌbən-yə-ˈnek-tə-mē
plural bunionectomies
: surgery to excise all or part of a bunion that involves removing soft tissue and bone and may also involve realigning the toe joint
When foot pain makes wearing shoes difficult and all other remedies have failed, a bunionectomy may be the answer.—Richard Trubo, Harvard Health Medical Letter
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“Bunionectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/bunionectomy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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