Which of the following is NOT a suffix related to eating or digestion?

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Study for the Rutgers Medical Terminology Exam. Use multiple choice questions and flashcards, each with hints and explanations. Ensure success on your exam!

The choice identified as not relating to eating or digestion is indeed correct because the suffix "-phobia" refers to an irrational fear or aversion to something, rather than a relationship with eating or digestion. In the context of medical terminology:

  • The suffix "-phagia" pertains to eating or swallowing; for example, "dysphagia" means difficulty swallowing.
  • The suffix "-pepsia" relates to digestion; for instance, "dyspepsia" refers to impaired digestion or indigestion.

  • The suffix "-phage" is used to describe eating or consuming. For example, "macrophage" refers to a type of cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris and pathogens.

Thus, while the other options are all linked to processes of eating or digestion, "-phobia" diverges from that theme and therefore is the option that stands apart as unrelated.

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