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Fields of Study > zoology > animal physiology > excretory system physiology > renal function > glomerular filtration rate
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal physiology > excretory system physiology > renal function > glomerular filtration rate
Fields of Study > physiology > animal physiology > excretory system physiology > renal function > glomerular filtration rate
Preferred Term:

glomerular filtration rate

Definition:
The volume of water filtered out of plasma through glomerular capillary walls into Bowman's capsules per unit of time. It is considered to be equivalent to inulin clearance.
Concept Schemes:
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NALT Core
Broader Concept:
renal function
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/43116
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