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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Example Sentences

“Disney was the most consequential figure in the history of American culture,” historian and author Garry 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

Apgar covered every side of the car in signs.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2020

“Safety is paramount, but we are dealing with human beings here,” Mr. Apgar said.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2020

Jud Apgar was a tall, lanky boy, with the same pleasant drawling way of speaking his father had, and the “evenest temper that ever was,” 67 Linda said.

From Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm by Hawley, Mabel C.