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In psychology, an aroused readiness to perceive, as in listening or looking; focusing of sense organs is sometimes involved. [L. attendo, to bend to, notice]

at·tend·ing ə-'tend-iŋ adj serving as a physician or surgeon on the staff of a hospital, regularly visiting and treating patients, and often supervising students, fellows, and the house staff <the final responsibility for adequate records rests upon the shoulders of the \attending staff (Jour. Amer. Med. Assoc.)>

attending n an attending physician or surgeon <making decisions to operate with the consent of an \attending (Don Gold)>