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

Prince Kubrat was also a surgeon, specializing in colorectal surgeries, and also worked in Madrid. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

It’s designed to detect DNA signals associated with colorectal cancer in adults 45 and over. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026

But Pasricha says her lab showed that GLP-1 users are less likely to develop ulcers and are less likely to develop colorectal cancer, as well as a dozen other cancers. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 29 July 2026

The test correctly flagged eight out of 10 colorectal cancers. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 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