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Apgar

American  
[ap-gahr] / ˈæp gɑr /

noun

  1. Virginia, 1909–74, U.S. physician: developed test to evaluate health of newborns.


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Disney pioneered sound film technology, synchronizing on-screen action with recorded speech, music and sound effects, Apgar said.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 16, 2023

The Apgar score, determined by a series of quick assessments immediately after birth, traditionally includes checking whether the baby is "pink all over".

From BBC Jul. 11, 2023

She had her mother’s light brown skin, her father’s slightly drooping eyes and nearly perfect scores on her Apgar tests, a standard assessment of newborn health.

From New York Times Jun. 29, 2023

Apgar covered every side of the car in signs.

From Salon Dec. 6, 2020

But," he protested, "Martin isn't prosecutor, neither is Apgar.

From The Red Mouse by Osborne, William Hamilton

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