What does the cryptic crossword clue "Complicated ruling on breathing apparatus (8)" mean?

The definition is "breathing apparatus". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RULING (synonym="RULING") + ON (synonym="ON") = IRONLUNG The answer is IRONLUNG.

Complicated ruling on breathing apparatus (8)

Independent Cryptic #11856 | 21 Across | 2024-10-09 flower

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