colorectal

adjective

co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 

: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum

colorectal cancer

Examples of colorectal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But then, in 2024, he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer — and that definition changed again. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025

James Van Der Beek is reflecting on his journey with colorectal cancer. —Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025

For Flores, who is facing significant health concerns—including uterine fibroids, a pending biopsy for colorectal cancer, and dental issues caused by severe anxiety and depression—the note felt like a reassuring sign. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025

The lab analyzes the stool for blood as well as genetic abnormalities associated with colorectal cancer. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for colorectal

• anorectal
• dialectal
• erectile
• projectile
• rectal

Medical Definition

colorectal

adjective

co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə- 

: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum

colorectal cancer