A Definition Of Apgar Score
Source: Adapted from the National Institutes of Health

What does the term “Apgar score” mean? The term “Apgar score” refers to a scoring method from zero to 10 for describing the health of an infant at birth, based on heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, color and reflex irritability. To find out more about this term, please search the news section of this website for related articles and information.