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

The 72-year-old Vietnam vet had advanced colorectal cancer, which was causing rectal bleeding. — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

Rising colorectal cancer rates in younger adults, interest in the gut microbiome, and GLP-1 use may also be driving the trend, with people turning to supplements to improve their health. — Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2026

Gordy Quist, singer and guitarist of country quintet the Band of Heathens, announced that he has been diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026

Away from the elections, the briefing covers a new boom in fossil fuels driven by Big Tech and the latest research on the mysterious rise of colorectal cancer among young people. — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 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