What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ask in hospital department concerning a temperature (7)" mean?

The definition is "Ask". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + ENT (synonym of "hospital department") + RE (synonym of "concerning") + T (synonym of "temperature") = ENTREAT; definition: "Ask" The answer is ENTREAT.

Ask in hospital department concerning a temperature (7)

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