Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor in hospital shunted around many small parts

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HUNDREDTHS

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The straight part
We know that "many small parts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case many small parts = hundredths.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HUNDREDTHS mean?

HUNDREDTHS noun
  1. The person or thing in the hundredth position.
  2. One of a hundred equal parts of a whole.

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