What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cracking doctor's surgery is in decline (5)" mean?

The definition is "decline". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DROP (synonym="doctor's") + S (first_letter="surgery") = DROPS; definition: "decline" The answer is DROPS.

Cracking doctor's surgery is in decline (5)

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