colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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In a study of more than 29,000 female nurses published this month, researchers reported that those who consumed the most ultraprocessed foods were 45% more likely to develop a certain type of precancerous colorectal polyp than those who consumed the least.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Kiwi Eating two kiwis a day can improve digestion, ease constipation and bloating, and may even lower colorectal cancer risk, thanks to their high fiber content — about 8 grams per fruit — and a unique digestive enzyme called actinidin.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The reunion — which was spearheaded by Williams, 45 — featured a live reading of Dawson's Creek's 1998 pilot episode to raise awareness for F Cancer and show support for series star James Van Der Beek, 48, amid his battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Reviewing studies published since 2010, the panel found small associations between moderate drinking and breast cancer, weaker evidence for colorectal cancer, and no consistent links to cancers of the mouth or throat.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Kiwi Eating two kiwis a day can improve digestion, ease constipation and bloating, and may even lower colorectal cancer risk, thanks to their high fiber content — about 8 grams per fruit — and a unique digestive enzyme called actinidin.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The reunion — which was spearheaded by Williams, 45 — featured a live reading of Dawson's Creek's 1998 pilot episode to raise awareness for F Cancer and show support for series star James Van Der Beek, 48, amid his battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Reviewing studies published since 2010, the panel found small associations between moderate drinking and breast cancer, weaker evidence for colorectal cancer, and no consistent links to cancers of the mouth or throat.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for colorectal
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 14 Jan. 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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