The combining form degluti/o- means ________

A) "chewing"
B) "break down food; digest"
C) "food; nourishment."
D) "swallowing"


D
Explanation: A) Mastic/o- means "chewing."
B) Digest/o- means "break down food; digest"
C) Aliment/o- means "food; nourishment"
D) Correct!

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