colorectal

adjective

co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 

: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum

colorectal cancer

Examples of colorectal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For many years, colorectal cancer was seen primarily as a concern for older people, but newer numbers change that story. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 July 2026

Anyone can develop colorectal cancer, but some people are more at risk than others. — Care Resource, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

In the comments of her post, Kimberly, whose husband James Van Der Beek died in February at age 48 after he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, expressed words of support for Nara and her family. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

The actor was able to finish filming on the series before his death in February of 2026 from colorectal cancer. — Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for colorectal

• anorectal
• dialectal
• erectile
• projectile
• rectal

Medical Definition

colorectal

adjective

co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə- 

: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum

colorectal cancer