colorectal
Of or pertaining to the colorectumOf or pertaining to the colorectum.
US/kˌoʊloʊɹˈɛktəl/
» Previous studies have identified family history and abnormal growths, called colon polyps, as the main factors for colorectal cancer.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of or pertaining to the colorectum.
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- relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
Examples
2 sentencesPrevious studies have identified family history and abnormal growths, called colon polyps, as the main factors for colorectal cancer.
Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are extremely painful and can lead to colorectal cancer.