What does the cryptic crossword clue "Eastern doctor working at sharp end displays a fuller figure (10)" mean?

The definition is "fuller figure". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym="E") + MB (synonym="doctor") + ON (synonym="working") + POINT (synonym="sharp end") = EMBONPOINT; definition: "a fuller figure" The answer is EMBONPOINT.

Eastern doctor working at sharp end displays a fuller figure (10)

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