| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Blood urea | Health | A waste product in the blood that comes from the breakdown of food protein. The kidneys filter blood to remove urea. As kidney function decreases, the BUN level increases. (references) | |
| Blood urea nitrogen | Health | The term BUN refers to the substance urea, which is the major breakdown product of protein metabolism, and is ordinarily removed by the kidneys. During kidney failure, urea accumulates in proportion to the degree of kidney failure and to the amount of protein breakdown. The symptoms of uremia correspond roughly to the amount of urea in the blood stream. (references) | |
| Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) | Geology | 1: This is an indicator of glomerular filtration rate. However, because it is dependent upon the protein intake in the diet and renal function, it is an insensitive indicator. At least 50 % of the kidney substance must be destroyed before BUN is elevated. Normal range: 3 - 7 mmol/L. (references) | |
| 2: A waste product of the kidneys. Increased levels of BUN in the blood may indicate early kidney damage. (references) | |||
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