colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
More serious digestive disorders, including colon polyps and colorectal cancer, are also potential triggers.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
There were nine cases of colorectal cancer and four of breast cancer.
—Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 4 Dec. 2024
The actor recently revealed that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə-
: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
colorectal cancer
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