What does the cryptic crossword clue "State supplying some practical geriatricians (7)" mean?

The definition is "State". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "state supplying some practicAL GERIAtricians" The answer is ALGERIA.

State supplying some practical geriatricians (7)

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