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

Then Zehme got colorectal cancer and spent most of his last years battling the disease while trying to finish the book.

From Los Angeles Times

“Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, who recently disclosed that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, is apologizing to his loved ones who learned about his illness through the media.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it," he told the outlet.

From BBC

But Zehme kept plugging away, completing the first three-quarters of “Carson the Magnificent” before he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times

The Indian national had moved to England in 2016 and worked in hospitals as a trainee colorectal and vascular surgeon until 2021, the court heard.

From BBC