What does the cryptic crossword clue "One raising spirits of actor in hospital (6)" mean?

The definition is "One raising spirits". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAM (synonym of "actor") + SAN (synonym of "hospital"); definition: "One raising spirits" The answer is SHAMAN.

One raising spirits of actor in hospital (6)

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