Home > Term: blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
A waste product in the blood that comes from the breakdown of protein. The kidneys filter blood to remove urea. As kidney function decreases, the BUN level increases.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Kidney disease
- Company: NIDDK
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