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Buns

Buns (/bʌnz/), in a medical context, refers to the acronym for Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), a test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.

Etymology

The term "BUN" is an acronym derived from the words Blood, Urea, and Nitrogen. Urea is a waste product that is created in the liver when the body breaks down proteins. Nitrogen is a component of urea.

Definition

The BUN test is a routine test used to assess the functioning of the kidneys. It measures the amount of urea nitrogen, a waste product of protein metabolism, in the blood. High levels of BUN can indicate kidney dysfunction, while low levels can suggest liver disease or malnutrition.

Related Terms

  • Kidney: The organ that filters waste products from the blood and excretes them in urine. The BUN test is used to assess kidney function.
  • Urea: A waste product formed in the liver. The BUN test measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.
  • Nitrogen: A component of urea. The BUN test measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.
  • Protein Metabolism: The process by which the body uses and breaks down proteins. The BUN test measures a waste product of this process.
  • Liver Disease: A condition that can cause low BUN levels.
  • Malnutrition: A condition that can cause low BUN levels.

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