What does the cryptic crossword clue "Humans relying on replacement of outsiders with qualified doctor (7)" mean?

The definition is "Humans". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ANKIN (synonym="ANKIN") in MD (synonym="qualified doctor") = MANKIND; definition: "Humans" The answer is MANKIND.

Humans relying on replacement of outsiders with qualified doctor (7)

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