per contiguum

per con·tig·u·um

(per kon-tig'yū-ŭm),

In contiguity; denoting the mode by which an inflammation or other morbid process spreads into an adjacent contiguous structure.

[per- + L. contiguus, touching, fr. tango, to touch]

per con·tig·u·um

(pĕr kon-tig'yū-ŭm)

In contiguity; denoting the mode by which an inflammation or other morbid process spreads into an adjacent contiguous structure.

[per- + L. contiguus, touching, fr. tango, to touch]

per contiguum

(pĕr kŏn-tĭg′ū-ŭm) [L.]

Touching, as in the spread of an inflammation from one part to an adjacent structure.