Cryptic crossword clue
Laid up, eastern doctor gets ordered about 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BEDRIDDEN

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The straight part
We know that "Laid up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case laid up = bedridden.
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 BEDRIDDEN mean?

BEDRIDDEN adjective
  1. Confined to bed because of infirmity or illness.

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