colorectal

adjective

co·lo·rec·tal ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl

: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum

colorectal cancer

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There’s so many cancers that are affecting people’s lives – colorectal cancer for one. —

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025 Many of the bacteria that became more abundant in response to the juice and juice-plus-food diets have been identified as risk factors for inflammation, colorectal cancer, heart disease, gum inflammation (gingivitis) and gum disease (periodontitis). —

Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025 Austin patients are among the first in the country to have access to a new blood test capable of screening for colorectal cancer. —

Nicole Cobler, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025 Diagnoses of prostate and pancreatic cancer are rising, as is colorectal cancer in men and women younger than age 65. —

Erika Edwards, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for colorectal