colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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Recent studies have shown an increase in colorectal cancers among those under 50, and Holowatyji wanted to learn if the same trend was occurring for appendix cancer.
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Alice Park, Time, 9 June 2025
These approaches are changing the model in cancer care and particularly in my area of clinical practice and research, colorectal cancer.
—Richard Goldberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Lowers the Risk of Colon Cancer Green tea may also lower your risk of colorectal cancer, which starts in the large intestine.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
More than 150,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 3 June 2025
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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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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