BUN
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| BUN | |
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| Term | BUN |
| Short definition | BUN - Blood nitrogen derived from urea (a substance formed by the breakdown of proteins in the liver). The kidneys filter urea from the blood and into the urine. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
BUN - Blood nitrogen derived from urea (a substance formed by the breakdown of proteins in the liver). The kidneys filter urea from the blood and into the urine. High levels of urea nitrogen in the blood can be a sign of a kidney problem. Also called blood urea nitrogen and urea nitrogen
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