ˈapˌgär, -ˌgȧ(r noun
Usage: usually capitalized A
Etymology: after Virginia Apgar died 1974 American anesthesiologist
: 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