colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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Red meat has been further linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer when consumed in high amounts, according to Moody.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
The Dawson's Creek actor passed away on February 11 following a battle with colorectal cancer.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The Happy Hours star addressed the passing of his former costar for the first time since Van Der Beek's death nearly a month ago at 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer during an interview on the Today show Tuesday.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
An example of this work from the Team Mutographs effort is a paper in the journal Nature on April 23 that looked for mutational signatures in early-onset colorectal cancer, which is increasing in many countries.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
The Dawson's Creek actor passed away on February 11 following a battle with colorectal cancer.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The Happy Hours star addressed the passing of his former costar for the first time since Van Der Beek's death nearly a month ago at 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer during an interview on the Today show Tuesday.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
An example of this work from the Team Mutographs effort is a paper in the journal Nature on April 23 that looked for mutational signatures in early-onset colorectal cancer, which is increasing in many countries.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə-
: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
colorectal cancer
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