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The suffix "-Phagia" is derived from the Greek word "phago" meaning "to eat". Therefore, it refers to the act of swallowing or eating.

Option A, "Blood condition" is incorrect as the suffix for that would be "emia" such as in "Anemia" which refers to a lack of red blood cells in the blood.

Option B, "Kidney" is also incorrect as the suffix for that would be "nephro" such as in "Nephritis" which refers to inflammation of the kidneys.

Option C, "Inflammation" is incorrect as the suffix for that would be "itis" such as in "Arthritis" which refers to inflammation of the joints.

Therefore, the correct answer is D, as it accurately reflects the meaning of the suffix "-Phagia".