What does the cryptic crossword clue "Right work in hospital department in charge of rising disorder? (8)" mean?

The definition is "rising disorder". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ENT (synonym of "hospital department") + R (synonym of "Right") + OP (synonym of "work") + IC (synonym of "in charge"); definition: "rising disorder?" The answer is ENTROPIC.

Right work in hospital department in charge of rising disorder? (8)

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