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Kansas Heart Hospital
KHH
Kansas Hospital Association
KHA
Kansas Hospital Board
KHB
kaodzera
Kaodzera
Kaposi sarcoma
(KS)
A rare type of cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of cells that line lymph and blood vessels. Kaposi sarcoma
(KS)
causes red or purple patches of tissue
(lesions)
to grow under the skin and in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat. Lesions may also develop in the digestive tract, liver, or lungs. KS generally occurs in people with weakened immune systems. In people with HIV, KS is an AIDS-defining condition.
Kaposi sarcoma
(KS)
A rare type of cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of cells that line lymph and blood vessels. Kaposi sarcoma
(KS)
causes red or purple patches of tissue
(lesions)
to grow under the skin and in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat. Lesions may also develop in the digestive tract, liver, or lungs. KS generally occurs in people with weakened immune systems. In people with HIV, KS is an AIDS-defining condition.
Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus
(KSHV)
A type of herpesvirus that causes Kaposi sarcoma. Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus
(KSHV)
is primarily transmitted through genital fluids and saliva. Most people infected with KSHV do not develop Kaposi sarcoma. In people with weakened immune systems, including people with HIV, the viral infection is much more likely to advance to Kaposi sarcoma than in people with healthy immune systems.
Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus
(KSHV)
A type of herpesvirus that causes Kaposi sarcoma. Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus
(KSHV)
is primarily transmitted through genital fluids and saliva. Most people infected with KSHV do not develop Kaposi sarcoma. In people with weakened immune systems, including people with HIV, the viral infection is much more likely to advance to Kaposi sarcoma than in people with healthy immune systems.
Karnofsky Performance Status
A way to rate a person's ability to perform activities of daily living. The Karnofsky performance status is used to evaluate whether a person should receive a therapy, whether a therapy should be adjusted or discontinued, and whether a person may participate in a clinical trial. The scores range from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating that a person is better able to perform daily activities.
Karnofsky Performance Status
A way to rate a person's ability to perform activities of daily living. The Karnofsky performance status is used to evaluate whether a person should receive a therapy, whether a therapy should be adjusted or discontinued, and whether a person may participate in a clinical trial. The scores range from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating that a person is better able to perform daily activities.
Karnofsky score
A way to rate a person's ability to perform activities of daily living. The Karnofsky performance status is used to evaluate whether a person should receive a therapy, whether a therapy should be adjusted or discontinued, and whether a person may participate in a clinical trial. The scores range from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating that a person is better able to perform daily activities.
Karnofsky score
A way to rate a person's ability to perform activities of daily living. The Karnofsky performance status is used to evaluate whether a person should receive a therapy, whether a therapy should be adjusted or discontinued, and whether a person may participate in a clinical trial. The scores range from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating that a person is better able to perform daily activities.
Kb
kb
Kilobase
kb
Kb
kb
Keep It Simple And Sequential
KISS
Kerlix dressing
Kerlix Gauze Bandage Rolls are Conforming Dressings that serve as primary or secondary dressings.
WAHinterpreter
kernicterus
A rare type of brain damage associated with high levels of bilirubin. Kernicterus is usually seen only in infants with untreated jaundice, and it very rarely occurs in adults. Symptoms include uncontrollable movement in the face, body, arms, and legs
(called athetoid cerebral palsy)
and hearing loss. Kernicterus may also cause problems with vision and teeth and may lead to mental retardation.
kernicterus
A rare type of brain damage associated with high levels of bilirubin. Kernicterus is usually seen only in infants with untreated jaundice, and it very rarely occurs in adults. Symptoms include uncontrollable movement in the face, body, arms, and legs
(called athetoid cerebral palsy)
and hearing loss. Kernicterus may also cause problems with vision and teeth and may lead to mental retardation.
KFr
Karl Fisher reagent
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