What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scrupulous doctor able to absorb material without pressure (8)" mean?

The definition is "Scrupulous". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RIG (synonym="doctor") + OROUS (synonym="able to absorb material") = RIGOROUS The answer is RIGOROUS.

Scrupulous doctor able to absorb material without pressure (8)

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