colorectal

adjective

co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl How to pronounce colorectal (audio)
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer

Examples of colorectal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Specialized blood tests may be used to spot signs of conditions like colorectal cancer or an inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis (UC).22 Lower GI endoscopy: An endoscope is a tube-like tool with a tiny light and camera on the end. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 19 Oct. 2024 The first year of treatment for colorectal cancer, which affects over 150,000 individuals each year in the United States and is on the rise in younger populations, costs an average of $111,000 when diagnosed at stage I, with about a 90% five-year survival rate. Karen Knudsen, American Cancer Society Ceo, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024 Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people begin screening for colorectal cancer soon after turning 45. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Mika later revealed to Jules Millin (Adelaide Kane) that her sister called and told her that she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for colorectal 

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Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of colorectal was in 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

colorectal

adjective
co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə- How to pronounce colorectal (audio)
: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
colorectal cancer
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