What does the cryptic crossword clue "Physicist lives with doctor displaying excess testosterone? (8)" mean?

The definition is "excess testosterone". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MACH (synonym="Physicist") + IS (abbreviation="lives") + MO (abbreviation="doctor") = MACHISMO; definition: "excess testosterone?" The answer is MACHISMO.

Physicist lives with doctor displaying excess testosterone? (8)

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