Definition of colorectal
:relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
- colorectal cancer
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Next, the researchers injected cells from five patients’ colorectal tumors into different zebrafish embryos and dosed the fish with the same chemotherapy drug combination the patients had received.
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With Scott Johnson suffering a round of brutal setbacks in his fight against advanced colorectal cancer, Coast Guard commanders traveled to the city Wednesday to honor him for a distinguished 19-year career.
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The U.S. mortality rate for colorectal cancer for ages 20 to 54 fell from 6.3 per 100,000 in 1970 to 3.9 in 2004.
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From 1994 to 2014, the rate of colorectal cancer among 30- to 39-year-olds rose by 1 percent every year.
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Stimulating the growth of normal gut bacteria, possibly reducing the risk of colorectal cancers.
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Almost all colorectal cancers start out as a benign colon polyp, a clump of cells that forms on the lining of your colon or rectum, says Dr. Grady.
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WHY COLORECTAL CANCER CAN BE HARD TO DETECT Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States, according to the ACS.
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In addition to preventing lung diseases including cancer, emphysema, and chronic breathing problems, smoking increases your risk of colorectal cancer, which is more common in men.
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First Known Use of colorectal
1889
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medical Definition of colorectal
:relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
- colorectal cancer
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