Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

Definition

Glomerular Filtration Rate is a measure of how much fluid your kidneys filter per minute, indicating their efficiency and health. It reflects the volume of blood cleaned by the glomeruli, tiny filters in the kidneys, every minute.

Related terms

Kidneys: Two bean-shaped organs that remove waste products and excess fluids from the bloodstream through urine production.

Glomerulus: A network of tiny blood vessels in the kidney where blood filtration begins, crucial for urine formation.

Urine Formation: The process involving filtration, reabsorption, and secretion that results in urine production, essential for regulating body fluids and eliminating waste