| blood urea nitrogen |
A waste product regularly removed by the kidneys and eliminated in the urine. Regular testing of the BUN level serves as an indicator of how well the kidney is functioning.
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| blood urea nitrogen |
the urea concentration of serum or plasma, specified in terms of nitrogen content; an important indicator of renal function. (urea is the chief nitrogenous end-product of protein metabolism, formed in the liver from amino acids and from ammonia compounds).
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| blood urea nitrogen |
a byproduct of protein breakdown in the body
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| blood urea nitrogen |
Combination of waste products (nitrogen and urea) in the blood normally excreted by the kidneys.
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| blood urea nitrogen |
a measurement of urea in the blood. An elevated Bun may mean the kidneys are not working properly.
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