DFG

Definition	:	Débit de Filtration Glomérulaire French Means: Glomerular Filtration Rate
Category	:	Medical » Tests
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Type	:	Initialism

What does DFG mean?

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR, French: Débit de Filtration Glomérulaire, DFG) is a parameter used to study the functioning state of the kidneys. It is the volume of fluid filtered by the kidney per unit time. The value of the glomerular filtration rate is correlated with the functioning of the glomeruli, which represent the functional units of the kidney.
DFG test measures how well the kidneys are carrying out their filtration function and make it possible to quantify the activity of the kidneys.

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DFG	Deutsch-Finnische Gesellschaft [German-Finnish Society]	Associations & Organizations >> Regional Organizations