Cryptic crossword clue
Malnourished patient possibly doctor’s particular interest? 3,2,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 plus 5 letter word BAG OF BONES

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The straight part
We know that "Malnourished patient possibly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case malnourished patient possibly = bag of bones.
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