What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor round surgery to wilt from tiredness (5)" mean?

The definition is "Doctor". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DR (abbreviation="Doctor") + O (abbreviation="round") + OP (abbreviation="surgery") = DROOP; definition: "to wilt from tiredness" The answer is DROOP.

Doctor round surgery to wilt from tiredness (5)

Times Cryptic #28626 | 26 Across | 2023-06-10 flower

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