What does the cryptic crossword clue "On return famed epidemiologist nurses American's swelling (5)" mean?

The definition is "swelling". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden reversed in "on return fAMED Epidemiologist nurses american's swelling" The answer is EDEMA.

On return famed epidemiologist nurses American's swelling (5)

Independent Cryptic #11850 | 24 Across | 2024-10-02 flower

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