attending

noun

(Canada, US) A physician on the staff of a hospital, especially the principal one that supervises a patient's care.

adjective

That attend or attends; that is or are in attendance; attendant.

Attendant, concomitant.

Serving on the staff of a teaching hospital as a doctor.

Roots

tendotend- · Latin · stretch

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