(kilobytes per second) Data transmission speed. A byte is a unit of storage for a single character, which refers to letters, numbers, punctuation, etc. A kilobyte is equivalent to 1,024 bytes.
Karnofsky Performance Status. A standard way of measuring the ability of cancer patients to perform ordinary tasks. The Karnofsky Performance scores range from 0 to 100. A higher score means the patient is better able to carry out daily activities. KPS may be used to determine a patient's prognosis, to measure changes in a patient's ability to function, or to decide if a patient could be included in a clinical trial.