Pronunciation: ' ap- ˌ gär-
Function: noun
Etymology: Virginia Apgar † 1974 American anesthesiologist
Date: 1962
: an index used to evaluate the condition of a newborn infant based on a rating of 0, 1, or 2 for each of the five characteristics of color, heart rate, response to stimulation of the sole of the foot, muscle tone, and respiration with 10 being a perfect score