Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term percutaneous?

A. per (inside) + cutane (nail) + ous (condition) = condition inside the nail
B. per (through) + cutane (nail) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the nail
C. per (through) + cutane (skin) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin
D. per (beneath) + cutane (skin) + ous (inflammation) = inflammation beneath the skin
E. per (beneath) + cutane (nail) + ous (condition) = condition beneath the nail


Answer: C

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