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

Mr Lamah continues to operate as a colorectal surgeon at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

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“When I was first diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer, it was too personal to share,” Cisneros said during a recent studio session with her band at Blue Beach Studios in Redondo Beach.

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"Quite a few members of my family have had cancer - like colorectal cancers, or endometrial," he explained.

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Prof Cornish, a colorectal surgeon, said pelvic health issues affected both men and women.

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Nutrition expert Prof Janet Cade, from the University of Leeds, said the paper "provides important evidence showing that overall diet can influence risk of colorectal cancer".

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