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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Earlier research has connected sugar-sweetened beverages with higher risks of colorectal, breast, and liver cancers.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

Similarly, only approximately one-third of adults between ages 45 and 49 were receiving their recommended colorectal cancer screenings.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

Just weeks after Moderna’s positive news, rival BioNTech suffered a setback in a mid-stage colorectal cancer vaccine trial, underscoring the risks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

"Our study highlights the importance of taking part in colorectal cancer screening, and shows that it can actually save lives."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026

And Doctor Strange, the comic character, is a colorectal surgeon..

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

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