colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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For colorectal cancer, one of the most common cancers in the U.S., just under 60% of adults ages 45 to 75 years had received appropriate screening in 2021.
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Lisa Doggett, NPR, 18 June 2024
The Pink Lemonade drink specifically was recalled for containing FD&C Red No. 40 dye, a food, drug and cosmetic red dye that has been linked to colorectal cancer.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024
Detecting and cutting off such advanced adenomas is key to preventing colorectal cancer from developing.
—Charlotte Hu, Vox, 4 June 2024
Rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have prompted calls for screening at an earlier age.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
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Lisa Doggett, NPR, 18 June 2024
The Pink Lemonade drink specifically was recalled for containing FD&C Red No. 40 dye, a food, drug and cosmetic red dye that has been linked to colorectal cancer.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024
Detecting and cutting off such advanced adenomas is key to preventing colorectal cancer from developing.
—Charlotte Hu, Vox, 4 June 2024
Rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have prompted calls for screening at an earlier age.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə-
: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
colorectal cancer
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