colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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Former college football player Stephen Garcia is speaking out about his recent Stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis.
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Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
In recent years, research has increasingly linked even low levels of drinking to higher risks of several cancers, including breast and colorectal cancer.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
Former college football player Stephen Garcia is speaking out about his recent Stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
An active lifestyle can reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes for various cancer types, including breast, colorectal and prostate cancer.
—Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 16 May. 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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