colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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The bright red blood was the literal red flag of colorectal cancer, compared to the darker, or black and tarry blood that often indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Van Der Beek died in February at age 48, following a battle with colorectal cancer, according to a note posted on his official Instagram page at that time.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Heffentrager was just 34 when he was first diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Nearly half of Americans don’t realize processed meat is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Van Der Beek died in February at age 48, following a battle with colorectal cancer, according to a note posted on his official Instagram page at that time.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Heffentrager was just 34 when he was first diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Nearly half of Americans don’t realize processed meat is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 26 Apr. 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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