What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stomach infection introduces source of irritation (7)" mean?

The definition is "source of irritation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BUG (synonym="infection") + BEAR (synonym="stomach") = BUGBEAR; definition: "source of irritation" The answer is BUGBEAR.

Stomach infection introduces source of irritation (7)

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