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

March is awareness month for autoimmune disorders, bleed disorders, multiple sclerosis, colorectal cancer, endometriosis, traumatic brain injuries and trisomy, a genetic condition characterized by the presence of three copies of a specific chromosome instead of the usual pair (two copies). —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026

Just a few days after our conversation, the world learned of Van Der Beek’s passing at age 48 from colorectal cancer. —Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026

The deal, worth up to $23 billion, would bring Exact Science's colorectal cancer test Cologuard into Abbott's diagnostics portfolio. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026

Anyone with a parent, sibling, or child diagnosed with colorectal cancer or advanced polyps may need to start screening before age 45. —Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne, ABC News, 2 Mar. 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