Cryptic crossword clue
Overcame nervousness, returned to bear medical procedure 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ENEMA

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The straight part
We know that "medical procedure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case medical procedure = enema.
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 ENEMA mean?

ENEMA noun
  1. An injection of fluid into the large intestine by way of the rectum, usually for medical purposes.
  2. The fluid so injected.
  3. A device for administering such an injection.

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