colorectal

American

[koh-luh-rek-tl] / ˌkoʊ ləˈrɛk tl /

adjective

Anatomy.

pertaining to or involving the colon and rectum.

colorectal cancer.

colorectal British

/ ˌkəʊləʊˈrɛktəl /

adjective

of or relating to the colon and rectum

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Etymology

Origin of colorectal

colo- + rectal

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Genmab also released follow-up data over the weekend from a midstage trial of petosemtamab in colorectal cancer that the company said pointed to promising depth and durability of response.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

A massive study involving more than 460,000 Americans is challenging assumptions about ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

Both increase the risk of breast, colorectal and other cancers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

To understand its effects, Beyaz and his colleagues began by studying mice with colorectal cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

In addition, all accredited centres must have named gynaecologists, specialist nurses, colorectal surgeons, urologists and radiologists with time dedicated in their rota for endometriosis care at least six times a year.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

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