What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor's offspring to press charges (7)" mean?

The definition is "Doctor". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). URGE (synonym="press") in SON (synonym="offspring") = SURGEON; definition: "Doctor's" The answer is SURGEON.

Doctor's offspring to press charges (7)

Times Cryptic #28595 | 4 Down | 2023-05-05 flower

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