Urea is a waste product that is made in the intestines and liver when protein breaks down. The kidneys then eliminate urea from the body in urine.
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Medical Review:Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated: 08/21/2006
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