Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation CSII?
A)CSII: continuous + sub (above) + cutane (adrenal glands) + ous (pertaining to) + insulin (hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats) + infusion = continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
B)CSII: continuous + sub (above) + cutane (skin) + ous (pertaining to) + insulin (hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats) + infusion = continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
C)CSII: continuous + sub (beneath) + cutane (skin) + ous (pertaining to) + insulin (hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats) + infusion = continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
D)CSII: continuous + sub (through) + cutane (adrenal glands) + ous (pertaining to) + insulin (hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats) + infusion = continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
E)CSII: continuous + sub (through) + cutane (gonads) + ous (pertaining to) + insulin (hormone secreted by the gonads to control sexual activity) + infusion = continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

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The correct breakdown is "continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion," where "sub" means beneath, "cutane" refers to skin, and "insulin" is the hormone secreted by the pancreas.

Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Abbreviation