tending -
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
inclined at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane"
Noun
tending -
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
first aid emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained
treatment,
intervention care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
incubation maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
livery the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay
manicure professional care for the hands and fingernails
pedicure professional care for the feet and toenails
nourishment the act of nourishing; "her nourishment of the orphans saved many lives"
nursing the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
nurturance physical and emotional care and nourishment
personal care care for someone who is disabled or is otherwise unable to care for themselves; can including bathing and cooking and managing bodily functions
