colorectal

adjective

co·lo·rec·tal ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl

: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum

colorectal cancer

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Rates of colorectal cancer are on the rise, particularly among younger people. —

Harris Meyer, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024 Colorectal Cancer Triggered by Poor Diet Chronic inflammation, which scientists believe can be fueled by poor dietary choices, has now likely been found to play a vital role in the growth and progression of colorectal cancer. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer. —

Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024 Related article Report shows ‘troubling’ rise in colorectal cancer among US adults younger than 55 It’s estimated that only about 1 in 1,000 women each year are diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy in the US. —

Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for colorectal