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

People with a family history of colorectal cancer, a personal history of polyps or inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis face higher risk and may need earlier screening. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

The procedure screens for colorectal cancer in patients without symptoms. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The news anchor has since been an outspoken advocate for colorectal cancer screenings in his brother’s memory. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

For lung, breast, colorectal and liver cancer, GLP-1 users were 38% to 50% less likely to progress to stage IV disease. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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