Provide the full forms of the following abbreviations:
$(1)$ $GFR$
$(2)$ $mosmol/L$
$(1)$ $GFR$
$(2)$ $mosmol/L$
(N/A) $(1)$ $GFR$ stands for Glomerular Filtration Rate. It is the volume of filtrate formed by the kidneys per minute.
$(2)$ $mosmol/L$ stands for Milli Osmol Per Liter. It is a unit used to measure the osmotic concentration of body fluids.
$(2)$ $mosmol/L$ stands for Milli Osmol Per Liter. It is a unit used to measure the osmotic concentration of body fluids.
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