What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oval tablet swallowed up by doctor, see (7)" mean?

The definition is "Oval". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LLIP (synonym="LLIP") + ESE (synonym="ESE") = ELLIPSE; definition: "Oval" The answer is ELLIPSE.

Oval tablet swallowed up by doctor, see (7)

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