What does the cryptic crossword clue "Degenerate left church area after religious teaching (7)" mean?

The definition is "Degenerate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="abbreviation for religious education") + L (synonym="abbreviation for left") + APSE (synonym="a rounded recess, usually at the east end of a church") = RELAPSE; definition: "Degenerate" The answer is RELAPSE.

Degenerate left church area after religious teaching (7)

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