No because it's plural, not possessive
Posted By: me and my machine on 2008-04-13
In Reply to: Thanks, Lilly. If doc says Apgar's 8 and 9. Am I correct in using 's? - nm
Subject: No because it's plural, not possessive
It's just Apgars.
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