What does the cryptic crossword clue "Virus getting hospital department flowing (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLU (synonym="virus") + ENT (synonym="Ear Nose and Throat – hospital department") = FLUENT The answer is FLUENT.

Virus getting hospital department flowing (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29377 | 20 Down | 2024-05-08 flower

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