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phago-
a combining form meaning “eating, devouring,” used in the formation of compound words.
phagocyte.
phago-
combining form
eating, consuming, or destroying
phagocyte
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Word History and Origins
Origin of phago-1
< Greek, combining form akin to î to eat, devour
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Word History and Origins
Origin of phago-1
from Greek phagein to consume
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In this periodic ritual, Francinah Phago, manager of the Door of Hope sanctuary in Berea, washes her hands and prepares to receive another baby deposited in the small cubicle by a parent or someone else who doesn’t want to be identified.
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does phago- mean?
Phago- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “eating,” “devouring.” It is used in some scientific terms, especially in biology.Phago- ultimately comes from the Greek î, meaning “to eat, devour.” This Greek root also helps form the word esophagus. Discover the connection at our entry for the word.Corresponding forms of phago- combined to the end of words are -phage, -phagous, -phagy, and -phagia. Learn more about their specific applications at our Words That Use articles for the forms.
Phago- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “eating,” “devouring.” It is used in some scientific terms, especially in biology.Phago- ultimately comes from the Greek î, meaning “to eat, devour.” This Greek root also helps form the word esophagus. Discover the connection at our entry for the word.Corresponding forms of phago- combined to the end of words are -phage, -phagous, -phagy, and -phagia. Learn more about their specific applications at our Words That Use articles for the forms.
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