colorectal

[ koh-luh-rek-tl ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. pertaining to or involving the colon and rectum:

   colorectal cancer.

colorectal

/ ˌkəʊləʊˈrɛktəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the colon and rectum

Word History and Origins

Origin of colorectal¹

colo- + rectal

Example Sentences

In his early 90s, he has been dealing with colorectal cancer for more than four years, and he is flat tired out.

From Washington Post

This decrease in grip strength was also associated with a higher likelihood of death from colorectal cancer in men and breast cancer in women.

From Popular-Science

Being diagnosed with colorectal, prostate or lung cancer in men, and breast and lung cancer in women are all associated with a five-kilogram reduction in grip strength in people aged 60 to 69.

From Popular-Science

As a scientist conducting basic research on colorectal cancer, I have been generally aware of these sobering trends.

From No Straight News

The death of Boseman has also underscored the long-standing racial disparity for colorectal cancer.

From No Straight News

John Baron, et al. “A Randomized Trial of Aspirin to Prevent Colorectal Adenomas.”

From The Daily Beast

But red meat is also linked to cancer, especially to colorectal cancer, and to diabetes.

From The Daily Beast