attending

[ uh-ten-ding ]
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adjective(of a physician)
  1. having primary responsibility for a patient.

  2. holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.

Origin of attending

1
First recorded in 1580–90; attend + -ing2

Other words from attending

  • well-at·tend·ing, adjective

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