What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ban doctor getting oxygen (4)" mean?

The definition is "Ban". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VET (synonym="doctor") + O (abbreviation="oxygen") = VETO; definition: "Ban" The answer is VETO.

Ban doctor getting oxygen (4)

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