What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor absorbed by couple's animated film (5)" mean?

The definition is "film". The wordplay uses charade, container. MB (synonym of "Doctor") + DUO (synonym of "couple's") [container: "absorbed"]; definition: "animated film" The answer is DUMBO.

Doctor absorbed by couple's animated film (5)

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