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Subvention doesn't encompass vets' treatment of foot complaint (6)

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bunion

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(Other definitions for bunion that I've seen before include "Swelling at base of toe with thickened skin" , "Painful swelling of the big toe joint" , "Something painful" , "Painful swelling at base of big toe" , "Foot fault" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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