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Definition of APGAR score

1. Noun. An assessment of the physical condition of a newborn infant; involves heart rate and muscle tone and respiratory effort and color and reflex responsiveness.

Definition of APGAR score

1. Noun. A zero to ten point score given to newborns based on their APGAR vitals. ¹

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Medical Definition of APGAR score

1. A recording of the physical health of a newborn infant, determined after examination of the adequacy of respiration, heart action, muscle tone, skin colour and reflexes. Total numerical score is 10. (10 Jan 1998)

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