The combining form phag/o- means ________
A) "elimination"
B) "digest"
C) "eating; swallowing"
D) "pharynx"
C
Explanation: A) Phag/o- does not mean "elimination."
B) Digest/o- means "digest."
C) Correct!
D) Pharyng/o- means "pharynx."
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