what does kilo mean my mom is on dialysis they will tell her shes up so many kilos?

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what does kilo mean my mom is on dialysis they will tell her shes up so many kilos?

2006-11-20 12:22:22 · 4 answers · asked by luecke66 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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A kilo is 2.2 pounds. Kilos are used more often in medical situations than pounds.

2006-11-20 12:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by kirsten j 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

one kilo is 2 pounds.

2006-11-20 12:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by erkmadmae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

must be kilo-gram...weight that's very important in managing renal failure patients. extra weight is due to water retention...that's dangerous and has to be taken out by dialysis.

2006-11-20 12:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by DrIndeed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is another term for weights and measures...used in most other countries..compare it to a pound

2006-11-20 12:24:19 · answer #4 · answered by beckdawgydawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋