Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What does 'phago' mean?

  1. To drink

  2. To split

  3. To eat

  4. To combine

The correct answer is: To eat

'Phago' is derived from the Greek word 'phagein', meaning 'to eat'. It is commonly used in scientific terms related to eating or consuming. Option A is incorrect because the Greek word for 'to drink' is 'pino'. Option B is incorrect because the Greek word for 'to split' is 'schizo'. Option D is incorrect because there is no Greek word that directly translates to 'to combine'.