colorectal

adjective

co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl How to pronounce colorectal (audio)
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer

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For lung, breast, colorectal and liver cancer, GLP-1 users were 38% to 50% less likely to progress to stage IV disease. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Prince Kubrat was also a surgeon, specializing in colorectal surgeries, and also worked in Madrid. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 It’s designed to detect DNA signals associated with colorectal cancer in adults 45 and over. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026 But Pasricha says her lab showed that GLP-1 users are less likely to develop ulcers and are less likely to develop colorectal cancer, as well as a dozen other cancers. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for colorectal

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First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of colorectal was in 1889

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colorectal

adjective
co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə- How to pronounce colorectal (audio)
: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
colorectal cancer
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