Cryptic crossword clue
Obese fellows in hospital department for total immersion 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ENGROSSMENT

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The straight part
We know that "total immersion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case total immersion = engrossment.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ENGROSSMENT mean?

ENGROSSMENT noun
  1. The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation.
  2. The fact or instance of writing in a legal document.

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