What does the cryptic crossword clue "Check out Hislop's organ when excited! (5)" mean?

The definition is "Check". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EYE (synonym="organ") + UP (abbreviation="excited!") = EYEUP; definition: "Check out" The answer is EYEUP.

Check out Hislop's organ when excited! (5)

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